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Too Much Folate during Pregnancy May Produce Autistic Infants

By Jenn Loro - May 14, 2016 11:23 AM EDT

New report links too much folate intake during pregnancy to higher risk of autism among babies. Folate or Vitamin B12 remains essential for babies’ neurodevelopment but extremely high levels of this nutrient also leads to similar health risks observed when a mother lacks it.

Folic Acid Intake Linked to Lowered Stroke Risk in Hypertensive People

By Peter R - Mar 19, 2015 03:46 PM EDT

The study contradicts those done in the past which claimed no benefits.

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