Folic acid may help prevent premature birth, study finds
Monday, May 11, 2009 - 18:56
in Health & Medicine
Taking folate supplements for a year before conception cuts the chance of pre-term birth by at least 50%, according to research. Experts suggest all women of child-bearing age take multi-vitamins. Taking folic acid supplements for a year before conception reduces the risk of premature birth by at least 50%, researchers reported Monday.
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