FOLIC ACID BEFORE PREGNANCY: WHAT IS IT FOR AND HOW TO TAKE - DIET AND NUTRITION

Why Take Folic Acid Before Getting Pregnant



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It is recommended to take 1 tablet of folic acid daily, at least 3 months prior to pregnancy and during the first 3 months of pregnancy, to prevent severe genetic changes in the baby and decrease the risk of preeclampsia or premature delivery. Folic acid is a type of vitamin B, which when ingested in adequate doses helps prevent some health problems such as heart disease, anemia, Alzheimer's disease or infarction, as well as malformations in the fetus