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Excess folic acid during pregnancy harms brain development of mice: Researchers found too much folic acid was just as detrimental as too little – Science Daily

A study of pregnant mice found high levels of folic acid were associated with significant changes in brain development of offspring.

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A UC Davis MIND Institute study of pregnant mice found that high amounts of folic acid during pregnancy harmed the brain development of embryos. Researchers say the findings indicate that more investigation is needed about the best recommended dosage for pregnant women.”We believe there’s a Goldilocks effect with folic acid. Too little is not good, too much is not good; you have to get it just right,” said Ralph Green, UC Davis distinguished professor of pathology and medicine and a correspondin…

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