Vitamins - Folic Acid - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Folic acid is an essential nutrient for pregnant women. It prevents neural tube defects such as spina bifida (abnormal spinal cord development in the fetus) and anencephaly (abnormal development of the cranium). Folic acid may also prevent premature birth.

Other ailments in which folic acid is known to prevent or alleviate include anemia, apathy, atherosclerosis, cancer, digestive disorders, hepatitis, memory problems, menstrual problems, mental illness, paranoia, Parkinson's disease, stress, and stomach ulcers.