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Is it true that folate (folic acid) supplements prevent birth defects?
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Yes: Folic acid deficiency in early pregnancy has been associated with neural tube defect, e.g., spina bifida. Any woman planning to get pregnant should be on vitamin supplement including folic acid.
Answered 4/13/2015
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