Why take folic acid?
Taking folic acid before pregnancy and for the first three months of pregnancy can reduce your chances of having a baby with spina bifida or problems with the development of the brain (called neural tube defects). Research has shown that the ... [... more]
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Mandatory folic acid fortification in Australia
Every woman who could become pregnant should be sure she gets enough folate and this is most easily done by taking folic acid tablets. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) 'Mandatory folic acid fortification in Australia' Research has ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Folate for women
Folate (or folic acid) can prevent neural tube defects, including spina bifida, if taken by a woman before conception and early in pregnancy. All women of child-bearing age should take extra folate as a matter of course, since around half of all ... [... more]
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