How can a NTD pregnancy be prevented?
Recent studies have shown that women who take the b-vitamin Folic Acid, before pregnancy and during the first two months of pregnancy can reduce the risk of serious birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. Folic acid is considered a brain food, is needed for energy production and the formation of red blood cells. Functioning as a coenzyme in DNA synthesis, it is important for healthy cell division and replication. It is involved in protein metabolism and has been used in the prevention and treatment of folic acid anemia. This nutrient may also help depression and anxiety and may be effective in the treatment of pre-cancerous cervical cells in the uterus. Folic acid helps regulate fetal development of nerve cells, vital for normal growth and development. Folic acid works best when combined with vitamin B12. A sore red tongue is one sign of a deficiency. The following foods are high in folic acid: peas; corn; dried beans; dark, green leafy vegetables; white and whole wheat breads; bee
