Folic Acid (Thorsons Nutrients for Health)

Folic acid is particularly crucial, taken as a supplement, during pregnancy and preparing for conception as it prevents birth defects such as spina bifida. It also has other important benefits

Folic acid is essential for growth and blood formation. This is a ‘rising star’ in the world of nutrition and the campaigning worldwide for more information for pregnant women has made it a popular supplement and topical health issue.

The book describes who benefits most from taking folic acid as a supplement and shows how it is effective for helping to treat a wide range of illnesses, from the common cold to cancer.