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Can you get all your folic acid from foods?

Can you get all your folic acid from foods?

Folic acid is an important B vitamin that aids the body in creating healthy, new cells. It is the only vitamin that has been proven to reduce the chance of birth defects in a fetus, most notably spina bifida, and nearly every woman who is trying to conceive is aware that she should be taking [...]

Trying to get pregnant – why do you need to take folic acid?

Folic acid is the synthetic form of the naturally occurring B vitamin folate. While there are many food sources of folate, all healthcare providers highly recommend pregnant women and those who are trying to conceive to include folic acid on their list of preconception and prenatal supplements. But why do you need to take folic [...]

Treatment of infertility in men

In the treatment of infertility in men, the two primary concerns are sperm count and sperm quality. While medical intervention is sometimes necessary, there is a great deal men can do to treat infertility naturally on their own.