A new study has linked taking folic acid during pregnancy to a lower risk of serious heart defects. Women are already advised to take folic acid supplements to reduce the risk of spina bifida and related neural tube defects. Read the full story at The Guardian 13 May 2009

Tags: folic acid, heart, neural tube defects, pregnancy, spina bifida

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