Effect of folate intake on health outcomes in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis on birth weight, placental weight and length of gestation

Effect of folate intake on health outcomes in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis on birth weight, placental weight and length of gestation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The beneficial effect of folic acid supplementation before and shortly after conception is well recognized, whereas the effect of supplementation during the second and third trimesters is controversial and poorly documented. Our aims were to systematically review...

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Main Authors: Fekete Katalin, Berti Cristiana, Trovato Monica, Lohner Szimonetta, Dullemeijer Carla, Souverein Olga W, Cetin Irene, Decsi Tamás
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Subjects:
Folate/folic acid
Pregnancy
Birth weight
Placental weight
Length of gestation
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Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/11/1/75

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