Folic acid is available in an affordable generic version.
Taking folic acid supplementation rarely causes serious side effects.
Getting enough folic acid during early pregnancy can lower the risk of neural tube defects in an unborn baby.
High-dose folic acid supplementation can cause an unpleasant taste in the mouth, stomach upset, and loss of appetite.
Folic acid supplementation can only treat folate deficiency anemia. It should not be used to treat other types of anemia, such as anemia due to low vitamin B12 levels.
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