Women planning pregnancy should make sure to eat plenty of foods full of Folic Acid or take a supplement to prevent birth defects, because this Acid in particular regulates embryo and fetal development.
And if you aren’t pregnant, you should also have good quantities of Folic Acid in your diet.
Why? Here’s why ...

Low folic acid levels increase your risk of dying from coronary heart disease.
To get the necessary Folic Acid doses you should eat lots of leafy greens, peas and beans, citrus fruits, or whole grain breads and cereals.