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Folic acid supplements during the pre-conceptional and prenatal periods may decrease the risk of autism in offspring
Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a natural form of vitamin B9 found in foods such as dark leafy greens, beans, oranges and bananas. Studies have revealed links between folic acid (FA) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Characteristics of ASD include difficulty in understanding social cues, engaging in repetitive behaviours, and having very…
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Elevated homocysteine associated with all-cause mortality risk: study
It was observed that by every 1 μmol/L increase in Hcy plasma concentration resulted in an increase in mortality rate of 5.3% in the studied population. Furthermore, an inverse association was established between the participant mortality rates and vitamin B12 and folate levels, suggesting that intakes may lower the risk associated with elevated Hcy levels. The…