Find out what folic acid is, why women should take it, how they can obtain it, and how much they should take before and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Review Date: January 29, 2013
Office on Women's Health
Learn about dietary sources of folate, a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in food and helps produce and maintain cells. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate that is found in supplements and added to fortified foods.
Review Date: January 29, 2013
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - ODS
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement and a prescription medication. Find out what foods contain B12, and why this vitamin is vital to maintaining good health.
Review Date: January 29, 2013
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - ODS
Vitamin B6 is a vitamin that is naturally present in many foods, including poultry, fish and potatoes. Vitamin B6 is also involved in brain development during pregnancy and infancy as well as immune function. Learn more about vitamin B6 and how it affects your health.
Review Date: January 29, 2013
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - ODS
