asked 70.0k views
4 votes
Which b vitamin is especially important for women of childbearing age to prevent neural tube defects due to its importance in the synthesis of dna?

asked
User AlVaz
by
8.1k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Our body needs Vitamin B9 or folic acid for the synthesis, repair, and methylation of DNA.

Folic acid is highly recommended for women of childbearing age to prevent spinal cord and neural tube defects. It is required for the development of the nervous system of an unborn baby.

answered
User Adilson
by
8.6k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories