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Folic Acid Supplementation Reduces Neural Tube Defects by Up to 75 Percent
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Most replayed moment: What The Science Says About Supplements | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah Berry
What was said
"Folic acid, absolutely for women of childbearing age who are trying to get pregnant in the early stage of pregnancy. Supplementing with folic acid reduces the risk of neural tube defects between 30 to 75% in different populations."
Professor Sarah Berry highlighted one of the clearest evidence-based benefits of supplementation, noting folic acid supplementation for pregnant women or those trying to conceive dramatically reduces neural tube defects. This represents one of the few supplement interventions with strong scientific backing.
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- Programme
- ZOE Science & Nutrition
- Episode
- Most replayed moment: What The Science Says About Supplements | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah Berry
- Clip time
- 12:56
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