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Low Choline Increases Risk of Birth Defects

The infants of pregnant women who have low choline levels are at greater risk of certain birth defects, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine. Full Article at eMaxHealth

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  1. Families whose infants die or suffer permanent disability from NTDs still feel the burden of these defects
    SOURCE: Science Daily 3 months ago
  2. As choline levels went up, risk went down
    SOURCE: Science Daily 3 months ago
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