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Which one of the following vitamins is especially important for athletes who are mothers-to-be?

a. bovine colostrum
b. vitamin e
c. glutamine
d. folate or folic acid

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User Ahmadou
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Answer:

d. folate or folic acid

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User Andrey Fedoseev
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Folate or folic acid is especially important for athletes who are mothers-to-be. Folic acid reduces the risk of the baby developing neural tube defects by up to 70%. Folic acid is found in broccoli , brussels sprouts , spinach , asparagus , peas...However, women are advised to take a 400mcg supplement every day. Correct answer: D

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User Rahul Kadukar
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