Low B12, Folate in Fathers Linked to Birth Defects
Ok, the title sounds sad, but actually this is really good news!
You know how women that are pregnant or trying to get pregnant should make sure to get enough folate and vitamin B12. Well, here is a kicker, it’s important for the men to get those vitamins too! (I mean, after the woman is pregnant, it doesn’t matter, but it does matter before!!)
Read the article about the study: Low B12, Folate in Fathers Linked to Birth Defects
This reminds me how the studies in the 1980s on heart attacks was initially only done with men (and by men) but then, remarkably (or not!), it turns out that women have heart attacks too. But this vitamin one feels a bit more subtle. It’s rather a great piece of sleuthing and helps make the world a better place!