Spina Bifida

“...Folic acid aids in the prevention of birth defects called neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida and anencephaly...”

“Neural Tube Defects, also known as Spina Bifida.”

“...Folic acid plays a critical role for the developing fetus by preventing neural tube defects such as spina bifida, a condition in which parts of the spinal cord are unprotected by vertebrae, and anencephaly, a fatal defect in which both the skull and most of the brain are missing...”

“...Neural tube defects: (spina bifida): In one study, women who consumed 400mcg of folic acid per day cut in half their chances of having babies with birth defects of the brain and spinal cord, such as spina bifida...”

“...including Cardiovascular Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Brain Tumor, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Parkinson's Disease; Conditions affecting the spinal cord, including Intervertebral Disc Disease, Spina Bifida, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Hematoma or Abscess, Spinal Cord Trauma, Spinal Stenosis, Spinovascular Disease, Transverse Myelitis, Spinal Tumors, Cauda Equina Syndrome; Consequences...”