The Most Important Vitamin For Women’s Health

Giving birth is one of the most important missions of every woman. And, certainly, every woman dreams about her children to live a healthy and happy life. In order to bring a healthy baby to this world, the specialists recommend all women of childbearing age take folic acid supplements or receive this element from natural sources. Folic acid, also known as Vitamin B9, proved to be of a great help in preventing various birth defects, lowering the risks of having baby with disabilities and decreasing chances of having difficulties during pregnancy and postnatal period.

The Scottish Spina Bifida Association published a report showing that since the beginning of the year, 15 babies were born with the serious condition called Spina Bifida. This number is twice larger than it was before, that is why the specialists are alarmed. Scientific researches suggest that increased intake of folic acid can assist in preventing Spina Bifida, but it is essential to take the vitamin months before actual impregnation. During the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, woman should take up to 400 micrograms of Vitamin B9, according to the recommendations of the FDA. At that, it is recommended to use vegetables and various other natural sources of folic acid.

The specialists underline that regular consumption of folic acid can help not only avoid spine problems in future children. This vitamin is effective for supporting the function of women’s nervous system, assists in lowering negative influences of the post-natal depression and helps women to recover after giving birth. In young girls and teenagers folic acid helps to regulate normal sexual development, and even lower the risks of having acne problem. That is why folic acid should be considered the most important vitamin for modern women. The best natural sources of folic acid include leafy vegetables, bananas and oranges, milk, dark rice, cereals and beans.

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