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Is it true that folate (folic acid) supplements prevent birth defects?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

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.

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Answered 4/13/2015

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