Folic acid is the human-made version of folate, a B vitamin that plays several roles in the body. During pregnancy, one of its most important functions is preventing a group of birth abnormalities ...

Taking folic acid early in pregnancy was associated with better neuropsychological outcomes in the offspring at age 6 years, including improved verbal skills and behavior, new research suggests. The ...

Most of us are probably somewhat familiar with folic acid; it has long been touted as a necessity during pregnancy and is the synthetic form of folate used in supplements and added to fortified foods ...