14
Apr
Folic acid and pregnancy poster
An adequate supply of folic acid is important for the healthy development of the embryo. Why is this so? Folic acid is involved in the synthesis of hereditary substances - without folic acid, human cells cannot divide.
Thus, it plays an important role in all growth and cell division processes. A...
18
Aug
Folic acid deficiency increases the risk of developmental disorders
Folic acid is indispensable for cell division and the growth of the embryo from the day of fertilization. This is because the development of the central nervous system begins soon after conception. The neural tube develops in humans between the 19th and 28th day of pregnancy. At this early stage,...
18
Aug
When is it time for folic acid?
In the case of folic acid deficiency, women should start taking a folic acid preparation at least four weeks before conception and continue this at least until the end of the first trimester. The specific treatment depends on the extent of the individual risk.
Should a high-dose intake be necessary, in...
