Homocysteine (Hct) is a substance produced in the metabolism of methionine. It is an
essential type of amino acid gained from the daily diet. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase …

Background Vitamins B12 and folate participate in the one-carbon metabolism cycle and
hence regulate fetal growth. Though vitamin B12 deficiency is widely prevalent, the current …

ABSTRACT Vitamin B-12 deficiency (< 148 pmol/L) is associated with adverse maternal and
neonatal outcomes, including developmental anomalies, spontaneous abortions …

Background Preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication of placental origin is associated with
altered expression of angiogenic factors and their receptors. Recently, there is considerable …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is important for brain function, and higher DHA intake is
inversely correlated with relative risk of Alzheimer's disease. The potential benefits of DHA …

Background Neural tube defects (NTDs) are prevalent congenital defects associated with
pre-pregnancy diet with low levels of maternal folate. They are linked to severe morbidity …

Objective: The present prospective study examines the levels of maternal plasma folate,
vitamin B12 and homocysteine in normotensive control (NC) women and women with …

Abstract Background In 2010 a Cochrane review confirmed that folic acid (FA)
supplementation prevents the first-and second-time occurrence of neural tube defects …

Proper placental development is essential during pregnancy since it forms the interface
between the maternal–foetal circulations and is critical for foetal nutrition and oxygenation …

Neurotrophic factors such as brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth
factor (NGF) are involved in development of the placenta and fetal brain. A series of human …