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Is it true that a lot of people who have a hard time getting pregnant have low levels of folic acid?
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Yes, it is. Folate is the natural form of folic acid found in food and supplements. It’s important for women to get enough folate during pregnancy because it helps prevent neural tube defects (NTDs). NTDs are serious birth defects that can occur when a baby’s spinal cord and brain do not close properly. Women should take 400 micrograms (mcg) of supplemental folic acid daily before becoming pregnant, and 600 mcg during pregnancy.