From the first weeks of formation, the embryo relies on the mother's health to develop. Vitamins, minerals, and energy-giving macronutrients influence the formation of a healthy fetus.
Some vitamins play an essential role in the formation of certain systems in the body, one of which is undoubtedly folic acid.
It is a key component for the formation of the neural tube, which forms the brain and early spinal cord in babies.
Folic acid is part of the B vitamins. Other functions that Folic Acid plays in the body are:
-normal blood and red cell formation
-amino acid synthesis
-creating a strong immune system
-growth of maternal tissues during pregnancy (among other things, it has an important role in the process of cell division)
- creating optimal conditions for normal homocysteine metabolism
- reduces fatigue
Folic acid also contributes to the growth of maternal tissues during pregnancy.
Regarding pregnancy, Folic Acid tablets should be taken from the moment contraception methods are no longer used until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy.
