The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the importance of women taking folic acid during pregnancy and even ...

An elevated homocysteine level, which is associated with coronary artery disease, can be lowered by use of folic-acid supplements. In a randomized placebo-controlled trial called the Swiss Heart ...

Folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B9, which is important for cellular growth and repair. Enough vitamin B9 in early pregnancy reduces the risk of certain birth defects, especially of the ...