A frequently asked question is “do I need to take supplements?” It is often suggested that many women of childbearing age are not meeting the recommended guidelines for healthy eating.
In pregnancy, there is an increased need for many vitamins and minerals. The increase for some vitamins is minimal.
folic acid
Folate/Folic Acid in Pregnancy
The terms folate and folic acid are interchangeable. Folic acid simply refers to the manufactured form of folate; for example, as it is found in vitamin supplements. Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin, obtained entirely through diet and/or supplementation.
Folate plays an important role in the
