A positive association between umbilical cord RBC folate and fetal TL at birth supports a potential for fetal reprogramming

The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between fetal red blood cell (RBC) folate levels, a surrogate measure for maternal folate levels, and TL. We hypothesized that umbilical cord RBC folate concentrations would positively correlate with fetal TL. Data for this analysis were collected as part of a prospective cohort study that recruited pregnant women upon admission into labor and delivery.

Source: Nutrition Research - January 29, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Adetola F. Louis-Jacques, Hamisu M. Salihu, Lindsey M. King, Arnut Paothong, Rachel G. Sinkey, Anupam Pradhan, Bridget M. Riggs, Erin M. Siegel, Jason L. Salemi, Valerie E. Whiteman Tags: Original Research Source Type: research