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- Title
Abnormal folic acid-homocysteine metabolism as maternal risk factors for Down syndrome in Japan.
- Authors
Takamura, Noboru; Kondoh, Tatsuro; Ohgi, Syohei; Arisawa, Kokichi; Mine, Mariko; Yamashita, Shunichi; Aoyagi, Kiyoshi
- Abstract
Japan has been considered as "a folate sufficient area", since traditional Japanese food contains an adequate amount of folic acid. However, the recent westernized food style of young Japanese mothers may affect the intake of folic acid among them. This food style may contribute to the occurrence of Down syndrome, which has proved to be linked to abnormal folate and homocysteine metabolisms.
- Publication
European journal of nutrition, 2004, Vol 43, Issue 5, p285
- ISSN
1436-6207
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00394-004-0472-4