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Lack of folic acid can cause depression
Medicine - Health

Lack of folic acid can cause depression

Folic acid, also known as B9, is often recommended in pregnant women to prevent fetal defects, especially spina bifida. B9 is also known to help protect memory and preve…

December 14, 2018
When to iron and folic acid?
Medicine - Health

When to iron and folic acid?

Folic acid, sometimes called folate, is vitamin B9. Iron is a mineral (or trace element) that is essential in the process of creating red blood cells in the body.

December 14, 2018