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Folic Acid, Multivitamins Cut Autism Risk by 30%+

11/21/2025

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Story summary
  • Australian researchers report that taking folic acid and multivitamin supplements during pregnancy may reduce autism risk in children by up to 30%.
  • An umbrella review analyzed data from more than three million participants across 101 studies.
  • Folic acid alone was linked to a 30% reduction in autism risk.
  • Multivitamins were associated with a 34% reduction.
  • Personalized nutrition guidance for pregnant women is recommended to optimize health outcomes.