Folic acid: With a healthy diet, taking vitamin supplements generally have not been shown to benefit your health. However, taking a folate (folic acid) supplement of 400 micrograms daily is recommended for women who can have children to prevent some birth defects. It is important to take it before getting pregnant as well. A good iphone resource for complete preventive recommendations is my health checklist 2012.
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