Monitoring Maternal Beta Carotene and Retinol Consumption May Decrease the Incidence of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Offspring
Retinoic acids (13-cis and 13-trans) are known teratogens, and their precursor is retinol, a form of vitamin A. In 1995, Rothman et al demonstrated an association between excessive vitamin A, > 10,000 IU/day, during the first trimester of pregnancy and teratogenic effects, particularly in the cen...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Clinical Medicine Insights: Reproductive Health |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4137/CMRH.S8372 |