The B vitamin Folic Acid is annbspimportant vitamin for everyone Folic acid works with Vitamin B12 to form healthy red blood cells Not having enough Folic Acid can cause you to have a type of anaemia different from the common type which is a lack of iron In womens health Folic Acid has become synonymous with conception & early pregnancy In fact its especially important in foetal development & governments worldwide recommend Folic Acid supplementation at 400mcg per day Recommended by the Chief Medical Officer for women trying to conceive & pregnant The UK Governmentrsquos Chief Medical Officer advises that all women planning a pregnancy should take a 400mcg Folic Acid supplement daily for at least one month before & up to three months after conception Supplemental Folic Acid intake increases maternal folate status Lowmaternal folate status is a risk factor in the development of neuraltube defects in the developing foetus Advice If you are taking an individual Folic Acid supplement combine it with Vitamin B12 1000mcgnbspto prevent B12 deficiency