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Importance of folic acid to an expectant woman and to the unborn child
Dr. Ombeva, what is the importance of folic tabs or folic acid to an expectant woman and to the unborn child? Why do they tell us to take it during pregnancy? For any woman who is pregnant or ...
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'Overwhelming' evidence for adding folic acid to flour
Women are advised to take folic acid before pregnancy ... which is a particular concern in older people. Prof David Smith, an expert in pharmacology at the University of Oxford, said: "The ...
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Women's Antioxidant and Folic Acid Cardiovascular Study (WAFACS- Presented at AHA 2006)
Description The goal of the trial was to evaluate the effect of treatment with folic acid and vitamin B compared with placebo among women with or at increased risk for cardiovascular (CV ...
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Imbalances in folic acid and vitamin B12 can alter brain development in mice
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data showed that a substantial percentage of women's diets ... Institute ...
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Will Increasing Folic Acid in Fortified Grain Products Further Reduce Neural Tube Defects without Causing Harm?: Consideration of the Evidence
March of Dimes 2005 Folic acid and the Prevention of Birth Defects: A National Survey of Pre-Pregnancy Awareness and Behavior among Women of Child-Bearing Age, 1995–2005. March of Dimes ...
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Folic acid may mitigate link between lead exposure during pregnancy and autistic behaviours in children
New research gives another reason to take folic acid supplements while pregnant. A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers has found that folate may weaken the link between blood-lead levels ...