Folic Acid

Facts, why it’s important, and how much women need.

Occurrence and recurrence prevention.

Fact sheets, infographics, videos, podcasts & PSAs, buttons, & a quiz.

Frequently asked questions about folic acid.

CDC’s global initiative to reduce death and lifelong disability due to neural tube defects.

Data and statistics highlights.

What we’re doing, what we’ve learned, and references.

Scientific articles and key findings.

Overview of the program and our partners.

What is the MTHFR gene?