Hundreds more birth defects could be prevented every year if the Government increased planned levels of folic acid ...

The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms.

Medically reviewed by Roxana Ehsani, RD Folate and folic acid are two forms of vitamin B9. Folate refers to the natural form ...

The Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) has moved to enhance accuracy in drug labeling by recommending a correction in the ...

Periconceptional folic acid (FA) supplementation reduces the risk of neural tube defects and has been associated with ovulatory function. However, only two studies have associated supplementation ...

Referred to as folic acid or folate, this essential B vitamin stimulates cell development, facilitates DNA synthesis, and assists in producing red blood cells. It is notably important for pregnant ...

The causes are largely unknown, but a new study points to a link involving a chromosomal microdeletion -- and also underscores the value of folic acid as a preventive ... Adding Folic Acid to ...

Leucovorin, a drug for chemo side effects, may aid speech in nonverbal autistic children by allowing folic acid into the ...