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Folic acid and folic acid are forms of vitamin B9 used to treat deficiencies and prevent pregnancy complications. Many foods contain or add folic acid. Since 1998, folic acid has been added to cold cereals, flour, bread, pasta, baked goods, biscuits and biscuits as required by federal law. Foods that are naturally rich in folic acid include leafy vegetables, okra, asparagus, certain fruits, beans, yeast, mushrooms, animal liver and kidney, orange juice and tomato juice. Folic acid can also be used as a supplement, usually in combination with other B vitamins. Folic acid is used to prevent and treat low blood folate levels (folic acid deficiency) and high homocysteine levels (hyperhomocysteinemia). People who are pregnant or may be pregnant take folic acid to prevent serious birth defects such as spina bifida. Folic acid is also used for many other diseases, including depression, stroke, memory and thinking ability decline.