Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. Folic acid is a B vitamin. It helps the body make healthy new cells. Everyone needs folic acid. For women who may get pregnant, it is really important. Getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy can prevent major birth defects of her baby's brain or spine. ---- [[MTHFR polymorphism]] refers to variations in the [[MTHFR]] (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) gene. This [[gene]] provides [[instruction]]s for producing the MTHFR [[enzyme]], which is involved in the [[metabolism]] of [[folate]] (vitamin B9) in the body. ---- Foods with folic acid in them include Leafy green vegetables Fruits Dried beans, peas, and nuts Enriched breads, cereals and other grain products ---- folate antagonists (e.g. [[carbamazepine]]) doubles the incidence of MM folic_acid.txt Last modified: 2024/06/07 02:58by 127.0.0.1