Folic acid, whether known as folactin, folate, pteroylglutanic acid (PGA), or Vitamin B9, is required by the body for the production of energy and red blood cells. It assists in the formation and function of white blood cells, thereby increasing the strength of the immune system. It is also necessary for healthy cell division and multiplication, which is one of the reasons it is extremely important during pregnancy. Folic acid has been found to function as an enzyme in the DNA (deoxyriboneuclic acid) and RNA (riboneuclic acid) necessary for their synthesis. Used as a prevention for folic a...
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