Stig Östlund

lördag, maj 07, 2011

Folic Acid -- Not Just for Pregnant Women


Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in food. Folic acid is the form of folate that used in supplements and added to some foods.


Folate is an important nutrient for pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant. Folate helps to reduce the risk of birth defects affecting the baby's brain and spinal cord. These are called neural tube defects.

However, folate has benefits for everyone because it:

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