What foods have folic acid in them? What are the benefits of folic acid?
I believe folic acid is a Vitamin B ~ im not positive ~ Folic acid should be taken by someone thinking about getting pregnant I think . I probably shouldnt have answered this as I am unsure ~ but I take folic acid while taking oral chemotherapy for arthritis. I must neutralize the stomach as some of the meds can bother the inner lining of the stomach. I have had no problems what so ever. I believe kashi cereal has folic acid and wheat germ, kidney beans ~ The risk of neural tube defects birth defects of the brain (anencephaly) and spinal cord (spina bifida) is significantly reduced when women get enough of the vitamin, folic acid before they become pregnant. Folic acid may also help prevent certain types of cancer. ยท The brain and spinal cord are formed during the first month of pregnancy before most women know they are pregnant. That’s why it’s important for women to get adequate folic acid throughout their childbearing years, even when not planning a pregnancy. Then, if a woman gets
