PREGNANCY AND FOLIC ACID


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Insufficient consumption of vitamins and micronutrients leads to disorders of biochemical processes and physiological functions of organism, as well as causes serious metabolic disturbance, and abnormal formation and fetal development during pregnancy. The folic acid is major vitamin participating in synthesis of DNA, coenzymes and regulation of many processes in an organism. Sufficient intake of folic acid before pregnancy and on its early terms reduces risk of development of neural tube defects, Down's syndrome, and anomalies of cardiovascular and urinary systems, formation of palatoschisis and other defects. Recommended daily intake of folic acid for adults is 400 mcg, but during pregnancy it raises to 400-800 mcg, and during lactation - 600 mcg. As a consequence, administration of balanced diet and vitamin preparations are necessary.

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