Effect of once weekly folic acid supplementation on erythrocyte folate concentrations in women to determine potential to prevent neural tube defects: a randomised controlled dose-finding trial in Malaysia

Effect of once weekly folic acid supplementation on erythrocyte folate concentrations in women to determine potential to prevent neural tube defects: a randomised controlled dose-finding trial in Malaysia

IntroductionFolic acid (0.4 mg) taken prior to and during early pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs). Because these birth defects occur early in pregnancy, before women may know they are pregnant, many countries have mandated the addition of folic acid to food staples. In countri...

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Main Authors: Lisa N Yelland, Shalem Leemaqz, Jennifer A Hutcheon, Kaitlyn L I Samson, Su Peng Loh, Geok Lin Khor, Zalilah Mohd Shariff, Maria Makrides, Dian C Sulistyoningrum, Jessica J Yu, Marion L Roche, Luz Maria De-Regil, Tim J Green, Crystal D Karakochuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-02-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/2/e034598.full

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