What reasons are there for someone to take folic acid whether there male or female?

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What reasons are there for someone to take folic acid whether there male or female?

2007-09-20 22:49:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health

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Too little folic acid can cause neural tube defects during EARLY pregnancy. Women who are planning on getting pregnant or know they are pregnant will often take folic acid supplements to prevent this type of birth defect.

Hope that helped.

2007-09-21 02:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by Rush is a band 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It gives women the nutrients they need to carry a happy, healthy, full-term baby!!:)

2007-09-21 06:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥Mommy to 2 Divas♥♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋