Folates, folic acid and preconception care – a review
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Biochemistry of Folates and Folic Acid
Folate metabolism affects ovarian function, implantation, embryogenesis and the entire process of pregnancy. In addition to its well-established effect on the incidence of neural tube defects, associations have been found between reduced folic acid levels and increased homocysteine concentrations on the one hand, and recurrent spontaneous abortions and other complications of pregnancy on the ot...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: JRSM Open
سال: 2021
ISSN: 2054-2704,2054-2704
DOI: 10.1177/2054270420980875