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Folic acid supplementation--when and how

R H Schwarz1, R B Johnston

  • 1March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, White Plains, New York, USA.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|November 1, 1996
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Folic acid supplementation prevents neural tube defects. Daily multivitamins are recommended for women of childbearing age to ensure adequate intake, as diet alone is insufficient.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Neural tube defects (NTDs) are serious birth defects.
  • Periconceptional folic acid intake significantly reduces NTD incidence.
  • Dietary intake alone often falls short of recommended levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of folic acid for preventing NTDs.
  • To recommend daily multivitamin use for women of childbearing potential.
  • To address concerns regarding masking pernicious anemia.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on folic acid efficacy in NTD prevention.
  • Analysis of dietary intake versus recommended folic acid levels.
  • Assessment of risks associated with folic acid supplementation.

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Main Results:

  • 400 micrograms of folic acid can prevent 50-70% of NTDs.
  • Achieving adequate intake through diet alone is challenging.
  • Daily multivitamins are a reliable method for consistent intake.

Conclusions:

  • Universal recommendation of daily multivitamins with folic acid for women of childbearing potential is crucial.
  • Healthcare providers should educate patients on folic acid importance.
  • Masking megaloblastic anemia from pernicious anemia is unlikely at recommended supplementation levels.