Beneficial Effects

Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, which is a naturally occurring B vitamin. It helps in producing red blood cells, among other benefits. It is especially important in prenatal health. Folate is also important for the synthesis and repair of DNA and other genetic material, and it is necessary for cells to divide.

Folic acid is a B vitamin (B9). Just like other B vitamins, folic acid helps your body build healthy cells and turn food into energy. Folic acid can also prevent certain birth defects (called neural tube defects) when taken before and during pregnancy.