Folic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin, and the demand for folic acid in pregnant women is 4 times higher than normal people. Early pregnancy is the differentiation of the fetal organ system, the critical period of placental formation, cell growth, cleavage is very strong. Together to understand the role of folic acid before pregnancy. The role of folic acid before pregnancy 1. When should pregnant women supplement folic acid? To reduce fetal brain and spinal cord defects, the most important thing is that women begin to ingest enough folic acid at the time of fertilization, but in fact many women begin to supplement folic acid after learning that they were pregnant, and that time is usually after fertilization. One or two months, this will make the early fetus brain and spinal cord not develop due to insufficient folic acid, resulting in brain and spinal cord defects. It is therefore recommended that women begin to supplement folic acid during pregnancy. It is generally best to start eating folic acid at least one month before you are ready to get pregnant and take it until you are pregnant for at least 3 months. 2. How many folic acid should I add daily? At present, it is recommended that women of childbearing age receive no less than 400 micrograms of folic acid per day. Pregnant women and women who are planning breastfeeding will consume no less than 600 micrograms of folic acid per day. The supplementation of folic acid starts 3 months before the pregnancy is prepared and it lasts until the pregnancy reaches 3 months. The lack of folic acid in pregnant women can increase the incidence of preeclampsia and placental abruption, and the lack of folic acid is the main cause of neural tube defects. In the first trimester of pregnancy, the development of fetal neural tube is mainly due to neural tube closure. Development of 3-4 weeks, if the lack of folic acid can cause neural tube failed to close, leading to spina bifida and aneurysm-based neural tube deformity. At the same time, 7-8 weeks is a critical period for the development of the fetus's ankle. To prevent the appearance of cleft lip and cleft palate, attention should also be paid to folic acid supplementation. 3. What foods can supplement folic acid better? Soybeans are rich in folic acid, followed by spinach, green cauliflower and other green vegetables are rich in folic acid. Garlic Granules,Granulated Garlic,Granulated Garlic Powder,Granulated Garlic To Garlic Powder shandong changrong international trade co.,ltd. , https://www.changronggarliccn.com