Take Folic Acid to avoid birth defects

Caring much about raising of the birth rate and about healthy living of children and mothers in my country and all over the world, I’m going to pay much attention to the question of the women’s health. This article will be first. I hope it will be really useful for you as it is based on the results of very important researches.

It is important for women, especially those aged 18-24, to consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily through supplements, fortified foods, or both in addition to a folate-rich diet. It will help to prevent serious birth defects called neural tube defects, which affect the brain and spinal cord. That recommendation goes for any lady of childbearing age, even whether she's not trying to conceive, for many pregnancies aren't planned. Among American women only 40% accept a daily supplement containing folic acid. That part is even smaller - 30% - among women aged 18-24, who according to researches represent almost a third of all U.S. births. Among all age groups, young women are the least aware about the importance of folic acid consumption.

Folic acid can be found in many vitamin and mineral supplements. It has also been added to most enriched breads, flours, and other grain products for the last 10 years. Folate, a B-vitamin that's the natural form of folic acid, is also found in leafy green vegetables such as spinach and turnip greens, as well as in black-eyed peas and beef liver.

One thing I want to recommend you strongly, especially if you are planning to become a Mother – take care about your health. That is truly important both for you and for your child. And even if you are to think about that – take care of such things in advance.