FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION IS NECESSARY IN PREGNANCY. How Folic acid helps in DNA synthesis? FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION IS NECESSARY IN PREGNANCY

In folic acid cycle, uracil monophosphate is converted into thymidine monophosphate(5 – methyl uracil) which is utilized in DNA synthesis ultimately leads to development of neural tube that in turn develops brain and spinal cord of foetus. Thus folic acid supplementation is advised in pregnancy.

Advised amount – 600 micro gram/day.