4Prevent Autism
In addition to preventing neural tube defects, folic acid can reduce the risk of autism in newborn babies. Some recent studies have shown that pregnant women who take folic acid supplements daily are less likely to have kids with an autism spectrum disorder, even when they are often exposed to some common risk factors like toxic substances and epilepsy medications. This is because the mineral can improve the number of immune molecules in the brain, which are effective in reducing the possibility. However, more research is still needed to measure the exact effects of folic acid on autism. [4]
