What Does Folic Acid Cure in the Body?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), getting enough folic acid can help prevent up to 70% of neural tube defects. This powerful B vitamin doesn't cure diseases in the traditional sense, but rather prevents and corrects conditions caused by a deficiency, helping the body's cells, including red blood cells, function properly.