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Elsewhere in this issue, Health Minute looks at how omega-3 essential fatty acids in foods and supplements may help with chronic pain. And the dietitian answers questions on the best ways to add folic acid to your diet, as well as tips for meal planning when you have type 2 diabetes. Thanks for subscribing! The National Women’s Health Resource Center Staff
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Q. What is the best way to take folic acid: All at once or scattered throughout the day? I would like to take 800 micrograms (0.8 milligrams) daily. In addition to supplements, what foods should I eat that are high in folic acid? A. Folic acid, also known as folate or folacin, is probably best known as the vitamin that prevents neural tube defects such as spina bifida during pregnancy. It plays an important role in the development of a fetus, particularly synthesis of DNA, which is essential for protein production and the transfer of the genetic material of cells. More...
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