Which test can detect folic acid deficiency?

We recommend that couples start taking folic acid supplements in the first three months of pregnancy, because folic acid is a very important factor in the development of neural tube defects. If folic acid is lacking, it is easy to cause neural tube defects. Therefore, checking folic acid tablets is a very important thing. Let’s discuss which items can be checked to detect folic acid deficiency?

There is no good test at present that can detect folic acid deficiency, and we only need basic supplements. However, for patients with recurrent miscarriage, we can do a folic acid gene test to analyze the body's absorption of folic acid tablets through the folic acid gene test, and then provide specific guidance on how to supplement folic acid tablets. Folic acid genes are divided into high-risk, medium-risk and low-risk types. According to the test results, the recommended amount of folic acid supplementation for the high-risk type is 0.8 to 1.2 grams, for the medium-risk type is 0.8 grams, and for the low-risk type is 0.4 grams.

Folic acid tablets are taken during blood tests. The effectiveness of folic acid tablets is slightly lower, which may be due to poor absorption and is related to one's physical fitness. It is recommended to pay attention to the intake of diet, eat more green vegetables, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, balance nutrition, eat more fish, eggs and milk, and supplement vitamin C. Pay attention to rest, have a regular life, don't stay up late, quit bad daily hobbies, increase exercise, and go for regular check-ups.

In the early stages of a woman's pregnancy, as long as it is confirmed to be an intrauterine pregnancy, it is sufficient. During the prenatal check-up, it is not mandatory to check folic acid tablets. The main purpose of checking folic acid tablets during pregnancy is to understand the risk of open neural tube defects in the fetus, so checking folic acid tablets is necessary. In addition, folic acid tablets can also promote iron absorption and correct anemia. Folic acid tablets are a vitamin that cannot be produced by itself. They can only be taken externally to prevent fetal neural tube defects and anemia. If you are planning to become pregnant for 3 months, you need to take folic acid tablets orally.