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D) 0.4 mg, before pregnancy
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CDC recommends that women of childbearing age should take folic acid.
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Folic acid helps to prevent neural tube defects, that can happen in pregnancy especially early on in pregnancy.
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CDC recommends at least 1 month prior to pregnancy.
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However, some studies suggest starting folic acid as early as 1 year prior to pregnancy.
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Women who are trying to conceive should be taking folic acid.
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Folic acid helps with brain and spinal cord development.
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Folic acid also helps with RBC production.