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Critical Micronutrients in Pregnancy, Lactation, and Infancy: Considerations on Vitamin D, Folic Acid, and Iron, and Priorities for Future Research [PDF]
The Early Nutrition Academy and the European Commission-funded EURRECA Network of Excellence jointly sponsored a scientific workshop on critical micronutrients in pregnancy, lactation, and infancy. Current knowledge and unresolved questions on the supply
Agostoni C+21 more
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Background: The use of molecular genetic technologies has made it possible to show that the genetic factor plays a significant role in the development of obesity.
A. V. Pogozheva+2 more
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Occurrence and significance of folic acid
Folic acid is a naturally occurring pteridine, which was originally isolated from plants. Folic acid (pteroyl-glutamic acid) is composed of pteridine (6-methylptero), p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and glutamic acid.
Cieślik Ewa, Cieślik Iwona
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Background Despite the supplementation of iron-folic acid is the recommended strategy during the antenatal period; iron deficiency anemia is the commonest hematologic complication during pregnancy.
Fikadu Waltengus Sendeku+2 more
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Micronutrient Intake and Fundal Height Determine Birth Weight [PDF]
The birth weight (BW) are utilized as indicators of the healthy and term newborns. Factor that affects the weight of a newborn are micronutrient intake and fundal height. Folic acid and iron (Fe) were associated with newborn birth weight.
Aghadiati, F. (Faradina)+2 more
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The objectives of the study were to assess folate deficiency in patients with classic galactosemia, and to determine whether folic acid supplementation has an effect on galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase enzyme activity.
Muhittin Çelik+7 more
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The importance of folic acid for the health of the human body [PDF]
A well-balanced diet is undoubtedly a key factor to maintain your body's normal state of health. A deficiency or excess of any nutrient can cause negative effects on human health.
Karolina Jolanta Banyś+2 more
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Factors Associated with Prenatal Folic Acid and Iron Supplementation Among 21,889 Pregnant women in Northern Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study. [PDF]
Folate and iron deficiency during pregnancy are risk factors for anaemia, preterm delivery, and low birth weight, and may contribute to poor neonatal health and increased maternal mortality.
Daltveit, Anne Kjersti+6 more
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Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic progressive scaring oral disease associated with areca quid chewing. This study evaluated whether OSF patients had anemia, hematinic deficiencies, and serum gastric parietal cell antibody (GPCA) positivity ...
Yi-Ping Wang+5 more
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Inositol, neural tube closure and the prevention of neural tube defects [PDF]
Susceptibility to neural tube defects (NTDs), such as anencephaly and spina bifida is influenced by genetic and environmental factors including maternal nutrition.
Copp, AJ, Greene, ND, Leung, KY
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