"We know that taking 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid before and during pregnancy can help prevent NTDs by up to 70 percent. We are concerned that many women of childbearing years might not understand that by lowering their intake of enriched grains, they could be increasing their risk of having a baby with a birth defect," said Dr. Stuart Brown, the acting director of DHR's Division of Public Health. "Women should eat a balanced diet rich in fortified grains and take a daily multivitamin which includes 400 mcg of folic acid."
Emerging research shows that folic acid may also reduce the risk of birth defects, such as cleft lip, cleft palate and heart defects; the risk of cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, and colon, cervical and breast cancer.
To learn more about folic acid and National Folic Acid Awareness activities, visit https://health.state.ga.us/programs/nutrition/folicacid/ , https://folicacidinfo.org/ , or www.cdc.gov/folicacid/ .
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