Referred to as folic acid or folate, this essential B vitamin stimulates cell development, facilitates DNA synthesis, and assists in producing red blood cells. It is notably important for pregnant ...

Folic acid is to be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour in the UK to help prevent birth defects. Adding folic acid to flour ...

Additional lots of a multivitamin for pregnant women have been identified in a recall, says Health Canada. The vitamins, ...

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