High levels of folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency can affect fetal brain development in mice, according to a new study from researchers at the University of C
Folate is a B vitamin and a necessary nutrient to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Folic acid, a synthetic form of folate, has been added to vitamins, breakfast cereals and other products in the U.S. and more than 80 other countries to ensure pregnant women get adequate amounts.