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Research Uncovers Another Compelling Reason to Get Enough Folate During Pregnancy

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Folate Helps Protect Against Lead's Neurotoxic Effects An October 2024 study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal 2 found that supplementing with folic acid, a synthetic version of folate, during pregnancy helps mitigate lead's neurotoxic effects. Hence, the U.S.