Folate levels in pregnancy tied to ADHD

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-11-04

Low folate levels in pregnancy may increase a child's risk of developing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), experts say. The study backs up evidence that links folic acid to the growth of a fetus' nervous system. Researchers also found that low levels of folate was associated with a smaller head size in babies--a trait that could indicate a slower rate of prenatal brain development. Read full story >

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Folate levels in pregnancy tied to ADHD

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