Examining associations of folic acid supplements administered to mothers during pre-conceptional and prenatal periods with autism spectrum disorders in their offspring: insights from a multi-center study in China.

Yan JiangCuihua GuoMin KuangLizi LinGuifeng XuNing PanXuchu WengJin JingLei ShiQuanying YiXin Wang

Published in: Frontiers in public health (2024)

This study indicated that providing continuous maternal FA supplementation during the pre-conceptional and prenatal periods may decrease the risk of ASD in offspring. The prenatal period is considered to be the most crucial time for intervention.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
pregnant women
randomized controlled trial
high fat diet
type diabetes
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
body mass index
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth