Folic Acid Necessary For Preventing Neural Tube Defects
The following tips may help women get enough folic acid and prevent spina bifida and other neural tube defects:
1. Eat a fortified breakfast cereal that contains folic acid;
2. Eat foods that are high in folic acid, such as dark green leafy vegetables, bananas, nuts and asparagus. Also, eat foods that are fortified with folic acid, such as certain breads, rice or pasta;
3. Take a daily multivitamin supplement, such as Centrum Forte® that contains 0.6 milligrams of folic acid.
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