Benefits: Folate deficiency is believed to be one of the most common vitamin deficiency in the world. It is the natural form of the synthetic vitamin B9 also known as folic acid. Folate is responsible for the formation of purines and pyrimidines which are needed for the synthesis of DNA and RNA which is especially vital for the development of your baby in the first trimester. Folate helps your baby’s neural tube develop into a healthy brain and spinal cord and plays a vital role in regulating the production of red blood cells.