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Taking prenatal supplements associated with 30% lower risk of autism
Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) and Autism: New Hope for Improving Speech in Children
How B vitamins can affect brain and heart health
How vitamin B12 deficiency may disrupt pregnant women’s bodies
Folic acid may mitigate link between lead exposure during pregnancy and autistic behaviors in children
Billions worldwide consume inadequate levels of micronutrients critical to human health, new study finds
Prenatal supplements fall woefully short in providing crucial nutrition during pregnancy – and most women don’t even know it
Most expectant mothers miss out on vitamins important for their health and their baby’s, study finds
Low fibre intake during pregnancy may delay development in infants' brains
Can certain nutrients protect against the effects of fetal alcohol exposure?
We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body
Study finds folic acid treatment is associated with decreased risk of suicide attempts
Counting cravings for coffee and soft drinks
Researchers find strong evidence for prenatal vitamins, but find few products that meet recommendations
Study confirms benefit of supplements for slowing age-related macular degeneration
What you eat can reprogram your genes – an expert explains the emerging science of nutrigenomics
Gut microbiome plays role in autism
Mothers of children with autism found to have significantly different metabolite levels
LipiDiDiet finds broadly sustainable effects of nutrient intervention in early Alzheimer's
Physiological test for autism proves effective independent of co-occurring conditions
Addressing the safety of high folate levels in the older population and implications for fortification in Ireland
Revealing links between education and a good diet
5 ways nutrition could help your immune system fight off the coronavirus
Prenatal phthalate exposure associated with autistic traits in young boys
Low folate levels can indicate malnutrition in hospital patients
The UK must introduce folic acid fortification in foods, say scientists
Are women getting adequate nutrition during preconception and pregnancy?
3 October 2019 - MedicalXpress - High lead levels during pregnancy linked to child obesity, study suggests
Micronutrient deficiencies in newly diagnosed coeliac disease: Researchers discover change in symptom profiles
17 June 2019 - Nutraingredients - UK Government to press ahead with folic acid flour fortification
Researchers reveal issues with WHO recommended pregnancy supplements
Omega 3 Oils and Vitamin B Supplements: A Winning Combination
‘Limited’ methods: Expert urges caution over study claiming 'supplements can't prevent depression'
27 February 2019 - Nutraingredients - High-dose B vitamin supplementation may support brain health and disease prevention: Blackmores-backed RCT
Diets in decline: Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies on the rise
15 January 2019 - MedicalXpress - B-group vitamins can improve concentration among people with first episode psychosis
19 December 2018 - MedicalXpress - Study links nutrients in blood to better brain connectivity, cognition in older adults
Five types of food to increase your psychological well-being
Prenatal exposure to folic acid fortification of foods may reduce mental illness risk
26 June 2018 - MedicalXpress - Study finds significant proportion of older adults are deficient in vitamin B12 and folate
14 June 2018 - BBC - 'Women spend more time planning holiday than pregnancy'
Folic acid in pregnancy: MTHFR gene explains why benefits may differ
19 March 2018 - Nutraingedients - Calls for folic acid flour fortification after ‘concerning drop in folate levels’
25 January 2018 - EurekAlert - Study links low carbohydrate intake to increased risk of birth defects
Nutrients in child's first 1,000 days key for neurodevelopment
Your Brain on Plants: Micronutrients and Mental Health
4 January 2018 - Nutraingredients - Maternal use of folic acid and vitamins linked to reduced autism risk in children
2 January 2018 - MedicalXpress - Folic acid lessens autism risk for fetal anti-epileptic exposure
15 December 2017 - Science Daily - Vitamin deficiency in later life
12 December 2017 - Nutraingredients - Prenatal folic acid supplementation helps lower postpartum depression risk: China population study

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