Folic Acid (Folate, B9)
Periconception folic acid lowers neural tube defect risk; standard public-health recommendation is 400 mcg/day for women who could become pregnant.
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The MRC Vitamin Study found a 72% protective effect of folic acid (4 mg/day) against recurrence of neural tube defects in a landmark double-blind multinational RCT of 1,195 completed pregnancies.
Daily 400 mcg folic acid is recommended preconception to reduce neural tube defect risk.
Stacks containing Folic Acid (Folate, B9)
Public community stacks that include this ingredient.
This stack addresses the key nutritional & hormonal drivers of female fertility. Folate is essential for DNA synthesis & embryo development. Myo-inositol is the most evidence-backed intervention for improving ovarian function, egg quality, & cycle regularity — particularly in PCOS. CoQ10 restores mitochondrial energy in aging oocytes, & Vitex supports luteal phase adequacy through LH modulation.