Recently some studies have shown that folic acid fortified food in particular is linked to a decline in congenital heart defects. This particular effect was evident in some particular types of congenital heart defects but not all of them however. The particular research that was done to find all of this pertinent information was done by the American Heart Association.
Key Takeaways:
- Food fortified with folic acid, a B vitamin required in human diets for numerous biological functions, was associated with reduced rates of congenital heart defects, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
- Folic acid is especially important for rapid cell division and growth, for instance, when blood is being formed and in pregnancy when the fetus is growing rapidly.
- Women who are likely to get pregnant should start taking folic acid supplements before getting pregnant as they may not necessarily receive adequate folate from diet alone.
“Folic acid is especially important for rapid cell division and growth, for instance, when blood is being formed and in pregnancy when the fetus is growing rapidly.”
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160829192639.htm