The B vitamin Folic Acid is annbspimportant vitamin for everyoneFolic acid works with Vitamin B12 to form healthy red blood cells Not having enough Folic Acid can cause you to have a type of anaemia different from the common type which is a lack of ironIn womens health Folic Acid has become synonymous with conception and early pregnancy In fact its especially important in foetal development and governments worldwide recommend Folic Acid supplementation at 400mcg per dayRecommended by the Chief Medical Officer for women trying to conceive and pregnantThe UK Governmentrsquos Chief Medical Officer advises that all women planning a pregnancy should take a 400mcg Folic Acid supplement daily for at least one month before and up to three months after conceptionSupplemental Folic Acid intake increases maternal folate status Lowmaternal folate status is a risk factor in the development of neuraltube defects in the developing foetusAdvice If you are taking an individual Folic Acid supplement combine it with Vitamin B12 1000mcgnbspto prevent B12 deficiency