Benefits of Folic Acid Intake before and during Pregnancy - Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan

Benefits of Folic Acid Intake before and during Pregnancy - Bog af Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan - Paperback

Because folic acid plays a role in normal cell division, its intake is important during pregnancy for the rapidly dividing embryonic cells. Consuming sufficient folate before and during early pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly and can reduce the incidence of congenital heart disease. A deficiency of folate can occur when the body's need for folate is increased, when dietary intake of folate is inadequate, or when the body excretes (or loses) more folate..