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Folic Acid - An Overview

Folic Acid - An Overview by: Whitney Lasseter Folic Acid, also know as Vitamin B9, assists in preventing certain birth defects of the spinal cord and brain known as neural tube defects (NTDs). Without a sufficient amount of Folic Acid the cells ...

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Folic Acid - An Overview

Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the proper growth and development of the body. It is also known as Vitamin B9 and is found in many foods such as leafy green vegetables, fruits, and beans. Folic acid plays a vital role in t...

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Folic Acid - It's Never Too Early

c Acid - It's Never Too Early by: News Canada (NC)-The Folic Acid Alliance of Ontario (FAAO) has launched its first-ever, province-wide campaign to promote the awareness of folic acid and its benefits in helping to prevent birth defects. F...

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Prenatal Health - Folic Acid an Overview

FOLIC ACID – AN OVERVIEW Folic Acid, also know as Vitamin B9, assists in preventing certain birth defects of the spinal cord and brain known as neural tube defects (NTDs). Without a sufficient amount of Folic Acid the cells that form the baby’s b...

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Combat Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion

Combat Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion by: John Dawson Today, more than ever, consumers over the age of 50 are on some type of Pharmaceutical drug regimen, many of which promote healthier, longer lives. Unfortunately, many of these drugs also de...

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Appreciating The Importance Of Folic Acid

Appreciating The Importance Of Folic Acid by: Charlene J. Nuble Folic acid is actually just one of the many vitamins that make up the Vitamin B complex. Also known as folacin and folate, this indispensable nutrient serves the body in more ways t...

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Take Folic Acid Before Getting Pregnant

Folic Acid Before Getting Pregnant by: News Canada (NC)-Mississauga mother Susan Walsh gives a bottle of multivitamins containing folic acid to the bride-to-be at every wedding shower she attends. This is her way of ensuring that all women take ...

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Folic Acid Necessary For Preventing Neural Tube Defects

c Acid Necessary For Preventing Neural Tube Defects by: News Canada (NC)-With June being National Spina Bifida Awareness Month, it's a great opportunity for Canadians to become educated on the importance of folic acid for healthy infants. I...

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Appreciating the Importance of Folic Acid

Appreciating the Importance of Folic Acid by: Charlene J. Nuble Folic acid is actually just one of the many vitamins that make up the Vitamin B complex. Also known as folacin and folate, this indispensable nutrient serves the body in more ways t...

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Folic Acid Prevents High Blood Pressure in Women

Folic Acid Prevents High Blood Pressure in Women by: Maureen Williams Women who get lots of folic acid from both diet and supplements have less chance of developing high blood pressure than women who get very little, according to a study in the ...

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