Ages 13 – 19
Taking Folic Acid well before conception helps reduce the risk of birth defects.
From age 10 to 50, you need to take Folic Acid every day. Folic Acid supplements are proven to reduce the risk of birth defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly if taken well before conception. Folic Acid also offers many other health and wellness benefits.
Benefits of taking Folic Acid
for women ages 13-19
Folic Acid empowers women
Females in Arkansas have one of the highest rates for unplanned and teen pregnancy. 10% of all Neural Tube Defects (a very severe birth defect) in the state of Arkansas were born to teen mothers in the past 3 years.
Taking Folic Acid before conception may reduce the risk of some serious birth defects like Spina Bifida or NTD by 50-70% if taken every day. Talk to your doctor about the importance of taking Folic Acid now and in the future.