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Folic acid intake during early pregnancy associated with reduced risk of autism in offspring

June 14, 2012 by

Women who consume the recommended daily dosage of folic acid, the synthetic form of folate or vitamin B-9, during the first month of pregnancy may have a reduced risk of having a child with autism.

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