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Nutritional Neuroscience
An International Journal on Nutrition, Diet and Nervous System
Volume 26, 2023 - Issue 8
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Intake of eggs, choline, lutein, zeaxanthin, and DHA during pregnancy and their relationship to fetal neurodevelopment

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