folic acid low??

Hi family! I got a call from Holly at Doc Houston's yesterday saying that my folic acid was a little low and he was calling some in for me. Anyone else have this? What exactly is it and what does it do? Thanks for your imput! God bless! Melanie 6 lbs to goal!!!!!

Dear Melanie, I just looked this up and folic acid is a B vitamin that is important if you might become pregnant. It can greatly reduce the chance of your unborn child having birth defects like spina bifida. There is also some research that shows that it can decrease the chance of heart disease, cervical cancer, colon cancer and breast cancer. So make sure you take it for your overall health!! Hope this helps! Also, congrats on being so close to goal!! I still have about 37 to my personal goal, but only 8 pounds to my doctor's goal! Take care!

Mel sweetie!! My folic acid levels are great. I use crystal lite sunrise, which I think is what has me levels so good. I use it when I have my protein drink, and I sprinkle some in my water to help me drink more water. If you can try it, it could help. Folic acid has many good things form helping prevent cancers and more. The main thing I know they whatch them for especially is when you are pregnant or trying to conceive. It help prevent birth defects. Since we are trying to have another baby my dr checks it regularly. Hope this helps, love ya- Melissa