August 11, 2025Open Access

The Relationship Between Folic Acid and Spina Bifida

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Folic acid helps reduce the risk of spina bifida and other neural tube abnormalities, saving lives.
Approximately 88,000 people die from neural tube defects each year, showing the importance of prevention.
Prenatal supplementation of folic acid is recommended for women, with a dosage of 400 μg or more daily.
Folic acid is found in prenatal vitamins, which have shown effectiveness in preventing birth abnormalities.

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Research uncovers how folic acid influences neural tube abnormalities, suggesting preventive measures for women.

Abdulellah et al. (2025) studied this question.

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