Higher folate levels during pregnancy may lower risk of congenital heart disease
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22 August 2022Higher folate levels during pregnancy may lower risk of congenital heart disease
A case-control study has found that higher folate levels before or during early pregnancy are associated with a lower risk for congenital heart disease (CHD) in children. Folate supplementation may help, and levels of red blood cell (RBC) folate higher than those currently recommended may be warranted. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
