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Folic Acid (CDC)

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/  

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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC

Description

Folic acid is a B vitamin. Our bodies use it to make new cells. Folic acid can also help prevent some major birth defects. Learn why everyone needs folic acid.

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Review Date

11/17/2010