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Folic Acid Can Help Prevent Birth Defects

Folic acid has been shown to prevent some birth abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord by more than 70%.

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)  happen when the spinal cord fails to close properly. 

Spina bifida is the most frequent neural tube abnormality.

 May incidentally prevent Down’s syndrome, provided a sufficiently high dose of folic acid is used.

 Folic acid is a B vitamin that every cell in your body needs for healthy growth and development. 

Food Sources:
  1. Dark green leafy vegetables (turnip greens, spinach, romaine lettuce, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli)
  2. Beans.
  3. Peanuts.
  4. Sunflower seeds.
  5. Fresh fruits, fruit juices.
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