Folic acid may mitigate autism risk from pesticides

Researchers at UC Davis and other institutions have shown that mothers who take recommended amounts of folic acid around conception might reduce their children’s pesticide-related autism risk.

Daily supplement of folic acid recommended to prevent birth defects

New state-issued report recommends a daily supplementary intake of folic acid to women capable of being pregnant in order to prevent neural tube defects.

Folic acid may protect against congenital heart defects

Findings from a study of Canadian data show that fortifying foods with folic acid are associated with reduced rates of congenital heart defects.

Putting the spotlight on folic acid supplementation in pregnancy

Future Science Group (FSG) has announced the publication of a new article in Future Science OA, reviewing national and international guidelines for folic acid supplementation, and analyzing its…

FDA approves folic acid fortification of corn masa flour

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Does high folic acid intake reduce immune system defenses?

A new study conducted in mice suggests that excess folic acid intake could impair specific immune cells, leaving them vulnerable to infections and cancer.

Thousands of UK birth defects ’caused by failure to fortify flour with folic acid’

Fortification of flour with folic acid is not mandatory in the UK, which has resulted in more than 2,000 avoidable cases of neural tube defects in the country since 1998.

Folic acid may help elderly weather heat waves

Supplemental folic acid can enhance blood vessel dilation in older adults, according to Penn State researchers, suggesting that folic acid supplements may be an inexpensive alternative for helping…

Folic acid supplementation linked to reduced risk of first stroke in people with hypertension

A study of more than 20,000 people with high blood pressure finds that combination treatment with folic acid and enalapril may reduce the risk of first stroke.

Folate levels in young women reduced by UV exposure

Women who are pregnant or trying to fall pregnant and taking a folic acid supplement may be at risk of reducing their folate benefit through sun exposure, a new QUT study has warned.

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