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Vitamin B9, also known as folic acid, is essential for preventing foetal malformations related to the nervous system. It is very important in the formation of red blood cells.
This hydro soluble vitamin is especially necessary for the prevention of foetal malformations affecting the nervous system such as spina bifida, harelip and cleft palate, anencephaly etc. Its deficiency could cause premature birth or low birth weight.
It is found principally in the leaves of green vegetables, in fruit and grains .
Some of the symptoms related to a deficiency of this vitamin could be psychological problems, anaemia, problems of fertility etc.
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