Neural tube defects

Research shows that folic acid may help prevent neural tube defects.

Neural tube defects

Folic acid is super important for pregnancy to prevent baby from the following health conditions: ⭐️ Neural tube defects ⭐️ Spinal Bifida ⭐️ Hydrocephalus ⭐️ Anencephaly The recommended dose is 400 mcg of folic acid daily. Women planning to conceive should start taking folic acid while trying and throughout their pregnancy.

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Neural tube defects

Anencephaly is a severe neural tube defect that can occur when there is insufficient folic acid (vitamin B9) during early pregnancy. Folic acid plays an important role in the development of the neural tube, which forms the brain and spinal cord in the embryo. Without adequate folic acid, the neural tube may not close properly, leading to defects such as anencephaly.

A recent study investigates the effect of FA fortification on H3K27me3 expression and relation between H3K27me3 and ACat2 in neural tube defects.

One of the birth abnormalities affecting the brain and spine is the neural tube defect called Spina Bifida. It happens when the neural tube, which incorporates the brain and spine of the embryo, doesn't close.