Sentences with phrase «risk of neural tube defects»

In contrast, variants in the MTHFR gene have been associated with increased risk of neural tube defects and cardiovascular disease; however, 60 - 70 % of individuals in the general population have one of the two most common MTHFR gene polymorphisms.

The addition of folic acid to corn masa flour specifically targets Hispanic women since they have a higher risk of neural tube defects than non-Hispanic women, tend to have lower blood folate levels and consume fewer of the traditionally fortified foods.

While you may constantly hear about the importance of folic acid for the prevention of neural tube defects like spina bifida, research indicates that higher choline intake during pregnancy is associated with lower risk of neural tube defects as well.

Folate or folic acid is a B - group vitamin that is vital in the first trimester when a deficiency can lead to an increased risk of neural tube defects, including spina bifida.

Eggs are also rich in choline, which helps developing babies and reduces the risk of neural tube defects.

If you are expecting triplets, increase your folic acid intake to reduce the risk of neural tube defects, consume plenty of calcium to help the babies» bones and teeth develop, and make sure your diet contains enough protein for the cellular development of three babies.

The most well know first trimester vitamin is B9, folate, which helps protect your baby from the risk of neural tube defects.

Consuming adequate amounts of folic acid prior and during pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube defects.

Women thinking about having a baby are encouraged to take folic acid prior to conceiving to reduce the risk of neural tube defects.

If a woman starts taking the recommended amount of folate a month before conception and continues during the first trimester of her pregnancy, the risk of neural tube defects is reduced by 70 %.

Folic acid supplementation has already been shown to reduce the risk of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, and it is recommended in the UK for women to start folic acid supplementation pre-conceptually.

A daily dose of folic acid one month before conception and during the first three months of pregnancy has been shown to cut the risk of neural tube defects by around 75 per cent.

This RDI does not include the amount required to minimise the risk of neural tube defects.

A recommended dosage of 400mcg / day helps reduce * the risks of neural tube defects in newborn babies.

During early pregnancy, adequate intake of this nutrient reduces the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs)-- serious birth defects of the spinal cord and the brain that often occur before a mother even knows she's pregnant.

Having enough L5MTHF (Folate) is imperative during pregnancy to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the baby.

Studies show that women who experience hyperthermia from any cause during the first trimester of their pregnancy have double the risk of neural tube defects.

21Schmidt R.J. et al. (2009) Maternal caffeine consumption and risk of neural tube defects.