Folic acid, also called folate or folacin, is a B-complex vitamin most publicized for its importance in pregnancy and prevention of pregnancy defects. These defects involve malformation of a structure in the fetus called the neural tube. As the baby develops, the top part of this tube helps form the baby’s brain, and the bottom part unfolds to become the baby’s spinal column.
June 8, 2010
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April 18, 2010
Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
Low folate levels during pregnancy are associated with higher odds for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring aged 7 to 9, new research has found.
The findings seem to support the long-held belief that folate (folic acid) levels in expectant mothers influence their children’s nervous system development.
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March 13, 2010
Food of the Week: Cauliflower
Food of the Week: Cauliflower
The milk, sweet, almost nutty flavor of cauliflower is at its best from December through March.…..
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