| The Necessity of Pregnancy Vitamins | | | | Folic acid is a B vitamin. Hans R. Larsen, MSc ChE, |
| Pregnant mothers should really consider taking | | | | cites research showing that 88% of all Americans are |
| prenatal nutritional vitamin supplements. In fact, many | | | | lacking in folic acid. The Mayo Clinic strongly |
| doctors recommend taking prenatal supplements | | | | recommends women of childbearing age who are |
| before, during and following conception to ensure a | | | | planning to become pregnant take 800 micrograms |
| healthful baby. Prenatal nutrients are important to aid | | | | of folic acid or folate every day. After conception, |
| the mothers diet with the vital nutrients that she | | | | the need for folic acid increases to 1000 mcg per |
| would otherwise be lacking. The nutrients folic acid, | | | | day. Some of this should come from food sources, |
| calcium and iron are exceptionally important. | | | | such as nuts, beans, citrus fruits or leafy green |
| Folic Acid Is An Crucial Nutrient | | | | vegetables. |