Article: Why Folic Acid Is Important
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Why Folic Acid Is Important
Folic acid is one of the vitamins that make up the Vitamin B complex. Also known as folacin and folate, this essential nutrient serves the body in many ways. While important for all age groups, folic acid is especially necessary to pregnant women and important to those entering their elder years. However, despite all its known benefits, many people fail to meet the recommended daily intake levels, which can have real health consequences.
Folic acid is important from the very first moment of life. In fact, if a couple is even thinking about getting pregnant, the woman should immediately begin to monitor her folic acid consumption, making sure that she meets the suggested daily intake levels. Most health care professionals recommend that every woman of childbearing age make su...
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