Month: January 2016

Vitamin B9 Folate is the Vitamin B9 that is naturally present in many foods. A form of folate, called folic acid, is used in dietary supplements and fortified foods. It helps the body make healthy new cells. Everyone needs folic acid. For women who may get pregnant, it is really important. Getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy can prevent major birth defects of her baby’s brain or spine. Folate is a generic term for both naturally occurring folate found in foods and folic acid. Folic acid is water-soluble. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the...