What does folic acid supplement?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin, abundant in green leafy vegetables, fruits, and animal livers. Folate participates in the entire process of human metabolism and is a necessary vitamin for synthesizing important substances like DNA in the human body. Its deficiency can not only lead to neural tube defects in fetuses but also affect organs such as the eyes, lips, palate, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, kidneys, and bones.