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Why take folic acid supplements before pregnancy?
Folic acid taken before pregnancy can prevent severe birth defects including proper formation of the spinal column.
What vitamin prevents some birth defects and can be found in green leafy vegetables liver and yeast?
The vitamin is Folic Acid.
What is the pathophysiology of folic acid anemia?
Folic acid anemia is a known risk factor for neural tube birth defects.
What vitamins reduce homocysteine?
Folic acid, B12 and 6. Folic acid reduces the homocysteine, while B 12 and B 6 are synergystic. B12 must be taken with folic acid because folic acid can mask a B12 deficiency.
What is a vitamin that helps reduce Spina Bifida in children?
As far as I remember,folic acid is the most important one. It is recommended to be taken in the first trimester of pregnancy. I remember that it is especially important in preventing defects such as down syndrome. I also remember my physician mentioning nuchal translucency every time she asked me if I'm taking folic acid.
Why is it necessary to take folic acid when trying to conceive?
Folic acid reduces the risk of birth defects in studies. Also a lack of folic acid can lead to exhaustion and edginess. Many times it is prescribed to expectant mothers early in their pregnancy.
Folic acid deficiency causes?
folic-acid
What kind of vitamins should you be taking if your taking birth control?
Only a doctor can answer this question correctly, but taking folic acid is important for all women of childbearing age.
What are the nursing resposibilities on giving folic acid?
make sure taken on ime.on morning
Does folic acid affect the contraceptive implant?
There are no known drug interactions between folic acid and the contraceptive implant.
A spinal cord birth defect can occur from lack of?
Folic acid in the diet of the mother.
What vitamin causes still biths and birth defects?
vitamin b(folic acid)
