Folate not only prevents neural-tube defects in babies but also lowers blood levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that irritates blood vessels and is linked to heart disease.

• 它不仅能够预防婴儿神经管缺陷,而且还能够降低血液中同型半胱氨酸的含量。同型半胱氨酸是一种刺激血管并且同心脏病有关的氨基酸。