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C/N/353. Folate supplementation and congenital heart defects: Literature review

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1900
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper provides a review of literature on the topic “Folic acid cuts baby heart defects” discussing congenital heart defects (CHD) and the introduction of compulsory food supplementation “Folate” in the UK to reduce the incidence of CHD and neural tube defects. Conclusion is made that the role of Folate in the aetiology of CHD has yet to be clarified.

 

KEYWORDS: Folate, congenital heart defects, CHD, neural tube, food fortification, supplementation, literature review,

 
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