Folic Acid: The little supplement that does wonders

Good day my lovely women @steemwomensclub, I believe we are all doing great. Let's keep on spreading positive vibes out there. Today, i want to share with you all the benefits of folic acid. This drug may be very cheap but it does alot of wonders, as it can prevent some birth defects like the one you just saw. Read through to find out more

WHAT IS FOLIC ACID

Folic acid is a supplement that belongs to the vitamin B family. It is essential for everyone as it fortifies our red blood cells and can boost our blood, this supplement is very much affordable. Examples of foods that contain folic acid include bread, pasta, and cereals. This supplement can also be found in most vegetables. As read on You will see the reasons why These foods should always be included in our food menu.
Folic acid and vitamin B folate

Health benefits of folic acid

1. Folic acid helps our body to produce and maintain new cells in our body system.
2. Folic acid helps to prevent cancer because it maintains our DNA the way it is.
3. It helps maintain our red blood cells volume
4. Can be used by people suffering from low blood volume.
5. It prevent birth abnormalities such as neural tube defect in newborns.

Are you planning to get pregnant, already pregnant or you are up to the childbearing age? Then you need to take about 400 mcg of folic acid routinely because it shields the baby from serious birth defects like Anencephaly and Spina bifida.

Although there is no known cause for these defects. Sometimes it may be as a result of some changes in the structure of the chromosomes/genes or possibly the combination of genes.
Folic acid supplementation before and during early pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects such as anencephaly and Spina bifida

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Anencephaly:

is a serious birth defect in which a baby is born missing parts of his or her brain and skull.

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Spina bifida:

occurs right below the spine. In this condition the spine partially develops, leaving some opening or protruding when the baby is still growing in the womb.

These birth defects can be prevented if women endeavour to take folic acid once daily before and during pregnancy. We all desire to have healthy and bouncing babies. Therefore we should always take our routine drugs and also eat foods that are rich in folate.

Foods rich in folate include:

• Green vegetables
• Legumes
• Broccoli
• Eggs and lots more

Warning:

Consult your doctor before taking folic acid supplements as some may be allergic to this drug.
Endeavour Follow your doctor's instructions.

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