Efficacy of 4.0 mg versus 0.4 mg Folic Acid Supplementation on the Reproductive Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Efficacy of 4.0 mg versus 0.4 mg Folic Acid Supplementation on the Reproductive Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Folic acid (FA) supplementation prevents neural tube defects (NTDs), but the effects on other reproductive outcomes are unclear. While common recommendation is 0.4 mg/day in addition to regular nutrition, the most appropriate dose of FA is still under debate. We investigated the effects of a higher...

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Main Authors: Renata Bortolus, Francesca Filippini, Sonia Cipriani, Daniele Trevisanuto, Francesco Cavallin, Giovanni Zanconato, Edgardo Somigliana, Elena Cesari, Pierpaolo Mastroiacovo, Fabio Parazzini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
folic acid
randomized controlled trial
reproductive outcomes
spontaneous abortion
preterm delivery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/12/4422

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