2016
DOI: 10.5152/turkpediatriars.2016.4235
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Assessment of different folic acid supplementation doses for low-birth-weight infants

Abstract: Aim: The adequacy of 50 mcg folic acid supplementation given to low-birth-weight babies was investigated. The folate levels of the mothers and infants, and breastmilk, and the optimum dose for folic acid supplementation were also investigated. Material and Methods:After obtaining blood from 141 low-birth-weight infants on the 1st day of life for serum and red cell folate levels, the infants were randomly allocated into three groups according to the folic acid supplement dose. Forty-six infants were given 25 µg… Show more

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“…Folic acid plays a role in DNA and RNA synthesis and acts as a cofactor for enzymes, the conversion of methionine to homocysteine in the methionine cycle, and hematopoiesis. 11,37 Folate stores gradually decrease in preterm infants during the first few months of life. Results of inadequate folic acid intake can result in poor growth or megaloblastic anemia (Table 3).…”
Section: Folic Acidmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Folic acid plays a role in DNA and RNA synthesis and acts as a cofactor for enzymes, the conversion of methionine to homocysteine in the methionine cycle, and hematopoiesis. 11,37 Folate stores gradually decrease in preterm infants during the first few months of life. Results of inadequate folic acid intake can result in poor growth or megaloblastic anemia (Table 3).…”
Section: Folic Acidmentioning
confidence: 99%