Tag: folic acid
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High folate in pregnancy linked to rising gestational diabetes, study suggests
New evidence links high folate intake to gestational diabetes Australian researchers warn that high doses of folic acid in pregnancy, coupled with fortified foods, may be contributing to a sharp rise in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The study, conducted with more than 2,000 pregnant women, suggests that excessive folate exposure could be a contributing factor…
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High Folate During Pregnancy Linked to Rising Gestational Diabetes Rates
Understanding the Latest Findings Recent research from Australian universities suggests that high folic acid exposure during pregnancy—driven by fortified foods and high-dose supplements—may be associated with a higher risk of gestational diabetes (GDM). The study compared 1,100 women who conceived before folic acid food fortification (introduced in 2009) with 1,300 women who conceived after fortification,…
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High Folate Levels Linked to Gestational Diabetes: Rethinking Folic Acid Guidelines
New findings spark a call to revisit folic acid guidelines for pregnancy An Australian study is drawing attention to a potential unintended consequence of long-standing folic acid (FA) fortification and high-dose supplementation during pregnancy. Researchers report that excessive folate exposure may be linked to a marked rise in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) over the past…