Studies report that folate supplements for women may lower the incidence of neural tube defects of infants when the vitamin is taken during the

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Folate supplements are most effective when taken in the month before conception through the first trimester of pregnancy in preventing neural tube defects. This is because neural tube development occurs during the first few weeks of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she is pregnant.  It is important to note that women who are capable of becoming pregnant should consume adequate amounts of folate-rich foods and/or take a daily multivitamin containing at least 400 mcg of folic acid, even if they do not plan to become pregnant.

Studies Report That Folate Supplements for Women May Lower the Incidence