Does taking high doses of folic acid during pregnancy cause autism? consultation tells

Obstetrics and Gynecology Consultant, Dr. explained. According to Maha Al-Nimr, taking high doses of folic acid has not been proven to cause autism.

She indicated through her account on the “X” platform that taking 400 micrograms of folic acid one month before pregnancy and in the first months of pregnancy; It can reduce the risk of autism in children and prevent it.

Al-Nimr advised healthy pregnant women to take 400 micrograms – 1 mg of folic acid during the first months of pregnancy (this protects the fetus from deformities and reduces the incidence of autism).