What are the benefits of folic acid supplementation for pregnant women?
33 years old
2018-06-03
The doctor advised me to take a folic acid every day after I was pregnant for two months. What are the benefits?
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BY Penelope Judson 2018-06-03Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy is important to prevent fetal malformation, because folic acid and choline interact in the homocysteine metabolic pathway, so when folic acid is deficient, choline becomes a limiting nutrient. When the body lacks choline, the demand for folic acid will increase accordingly. Although the food sources of choline are abundant, women in pregnancy may still have insufficient intake, especially those based on plant foods. Choline is mainly derived from the lipid portion of food, and eggs are the main food source of choline, so women in pregnancy should ensure the intake of eggs.2
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