Folic Acid

[paulakea]

Can you tell me exactly why we have to take folic acid when trying to conceive?

[Hellion]

Hope this helps

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_new born/pregnancy/folic_acid.html

[whiffey]

Body reserves of folate are much less (a few months) than B12 or iron (4-7 years). Thus it is much easier to become folate-deficient during periods of intense cell division and the diet should be supplemented.

Large doses of folate can mask B12 deficiency. Levels of all three will be monitored throughout pregnancy.