Folic Acid is a form of Vitamin B naturally present in leafy greens and some fruits and vegetables. Folic Acid is important for the replication and creation of new cells and plays a vital role in maintaining normal blood levels. The picture on the left shows the chemical structure of folic acid but the way folic acid looks won’t tell the whole story of how important it is to your body.

Folic acid is a very important vitamin for pregnant women because it helps protect against birth defects in newborns and it has been proven to be specifically tied to the development of the brain and spine. Because of the important link between folic acid and the healthy development of babies, many governments and health organizations worldwide have recommended folic acid supplementation and even required fortification in many bread and flour products. Since the requirements of folic acid fortification were set in place in the 1990s, studies have shown that certain birth defects dropped 25% in the United States.

Because of the fortification of folic acid in the foods we eat, it is easier to get the recommended daily allowance of 400 mcg in our diets. However, people who don’t buy certain types of fortified foods are not likely getting the folic acid they need and are in danger of folic acid deficiency.

Studies have shown folic acid deficiency can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, depression and more.

Luckily for people who take Eniva Vibe, they are already getting 100% of the recommended daily allowance of folic acid! If you’re not taking Eniva Vibe, start today and get your folic acid.