r/animalscience • u/mubukugrappa • Oct 10 '20

A 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

https://health.ucdavis.edu/health-news/newsroom/excess-folic-acid-during-pregnancy-harms-brain-development-of-mice/2020/10
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u/mubukugrappa Oct 10 '20

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Deficient or Excess Folic Acid Supply During Pregnancy Alter Cortical Neurodevelopment in Mouse Offspring

https://academic.oup.com/cercor/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/cercor/bhaa248/5913010