Epigenetic mechanisms of fetal programming in excessive intake of synthetic folates at the preconception stage

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To date, there is no doubt that taking folic acid at the perigravid stage in an adequate dosage has a positive effect on fetal development and the course and outcome of pregnancy. There is extensive evidence that during pregnancy, folate deficiency is associated with spontaneous miscarriages, premature birth, and premature detachment of the normally positioned placenta, and it can cause intrauterine malformations of the nervous and cardiovascular systems of the fetus.

Understanding the need to reduce such severe complications, which have both medical and social significance, has contributed in a number of countries to the introduction of programs for food fortification and routine prescribing of folic acid preparations to pregnant women. The measures taken significantly reduced the incidence of fetal congenital malformations, but at the same time, this strategy had a negative effect, resulting in a chronic overdose of synthetic folic acid. Recent studies have shown that the accumulation of non-metabolized folic acid in a pregnant woman may be associated with obstetric pathology and impaired development of fetuses and newborns. There is growing evidence that prolonged folic acid overdose during pregnancy, especially in the presence of altered levels of other vitamins, may lead to such diseases in children as autism and multiple amyotrophic sclerosis. Thus, this issue requires in-depth study in order to move from the routine prescription of folic acid preparations to personalized nutritional support for women at the preconception stage and during pregnancy.

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Olga V. Pachuliia

The Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductology named after D.O. Ott

Email: for.olga.kosyakova@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4116-0222
SPIN-code: 1204-3160
Scopus Author ID: 57299197900

MD, Cand. Sci. (Med.)

Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg

Maria S. Dolgikh

The Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductology named after D.O. Ott

Author for correspondence.
Email: mariadolgikh1@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9910-9668
Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg

Tatiana S. Zhernakova

The Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductology named after D.O. Ott

Email: tatazhernakova@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5131-4363

MD, PhD student

Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg

Olesya N. Bespalova

The Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductology named after D.O. Ott

Email: shiggerra@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6542-5953
SPIN-code: 4732-8089
Scopus Author ID: 57189999252
ResearcherId: D-3880-2018

MD, Dr. Sci. (Med.)

Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg

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