Folic Acid and Birth Defect Prevention Organizations
A directory of public health agencies and nonprofits that publish reliable information on folic acid, folate, and neural tube defect prevention.
These organizations publish trustworthy, free information about folic acid, folate, and the prevention of neural tube defects. Folic Acid Info is independent and is not affiliated with any of them. We list them because their guidance is the foundation of our own pages.
U.S. government agencies
| Organization | What you will find |
|---|---|
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | The national folic acid recommendation, safety information, MTHFR facts, and fortification data |
| NIH Office of Dietary Supplements | The detailed folate fact sheet: intakes, food sources, DFE, upper limits, and research by health outcome |
| U.S. Preventive Services Task Force | The evidence review and grade A recommendation on folic acid before and during early pregnancy |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Rules for folic acid fortification of foods |
| MedlinePlus | Plain-language drug information, including methotrexate and leucovorin |
Medical and international organizations
| Organization | What you will find |
|---|---|
| American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) | Patient guidance on nutrition and prenatal vitamins before and during pregnancy |
| NHS (UK) | Medicine information on folic acid, including use with methotrexate |
| World Health Organization | Global recommendations on iron and folic acid in pregnancy |
Nonprofit organizations
| Organization | What you will find |
|---|---|
| March of Dimes | Information for families on healthy pregnancy and birth defects |
| Spina Bifida Association | Support and information for people living with spina bifida and their families |