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To
reduce the risk of having a child with neurological
birth defects. To lower their risk,women
need to consume adequate folic acid approximately
one month before and during the first month
of pregnancy, a critical time in the fetus's
formation, yet when many women are unaware
that they have conceived.
The
jury is still out on these potential benefits
Folate helps reduce the risk of heart
disease, colon and rectal cancers, the growth
of pre cancerous cells of the cervix (cervical
dysplasia), and psychiatric and mental disorders,
such as depression and deficiencies in learning
and memory.
Too
much may be risky
Excess
amount of folic acid could mask a vitamin
B-12 deficiency, paving the way to crippling,
irreversible nerve damage.
Top
five folate-rich foods
Cereals,
fortified,1 serving
Spinach, 1/2 cup, boiled
Orange juice, from concentrate,1 cup
Rice, white, fortified,1 cup, cooked
Bread, wheat, fortified, 1 slice
Quick tips to clinch your needs
Cereal
is an easy way to jump start your morning.
Have a cup of orange juice with your sandwich
at lunch. Enjoy two cups of pasta and asparagus
at dinner
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