The Relationship Between Folic Acid and Spina Bifida

Malformations known as neural tube abnormalities (NTDs) occur during the development of the embryo and are responsible for the majority of birth abnormalities involving the central nervous system. It has been shown that the development of non-traumatic diseases (NTDs) is influenced by both hereditary and environmental variables. The majority of neural axis defects occur in the caudal spinal or cranial regions, An opening in the vertebral arch is a characteristic of spina bifida, a kind of NTD, Although folic acid administration has been researched and documented inside the written works as a means of preventing NTDs, 88,000 people globally pass away from NTDs each year, It is suggested that Women should take 400 μg of folic acid or more every day, Prenatal vitamins are advised to offer the benefits of folic acid and taking supplements during pregnancy has been practiced in several countries for foods including cereal grain productsز

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Journal of Wahj Al-Ulom for Pure Sciences
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2025-08-11
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https://doi.org/10.33899/jwups.v1i4.29135
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Folate and B Vitamins Research
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The Relationship Between Folic Acid and Spina Bifida

Maha. Kh ALJUBOURY, Safa Abdulellah, Fatimah Al-Hayyali
Journal of Wahj Al-Ulom for Pure Sciences
Folate and B Vitamins Research
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The Relationship Between Folic Acid and Spina Bifida

Maha. Kh ALJUBOURY, Safa Abdulellah, Fatimah Al-Hayyali
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Abstract

Malformations known as neural tube abnormalities (NTDs) occur during the development of the embryo and are responsible for the majority of birth abnormalities involving the central nervous system. It has been shown that the development of non-traumatic diseases (NTDs) is influenced by both hereditary and environmental variables. The majority of neural axis defects occur in the caudal spinal or cranial regions, An opening in the vertebral arch is a characteristic of spina bifida, a kind of NTD, Although folic acid administration has been researched and documented inside the written works as a means of preventing NTDs, 88,000 people globally pass away from NTDs each year, It is suggested that Women should take 400 μg of folic acid or more every day, Prenatal vitamins are advised to offer the benefits of folic acid and taking supplements during pregnancy has been practiced in several countries for foods including cereal grain productsز

Journal of Wahj Al-Ulom for Pure SciencesVol. 1(4)
University of Mosul (IQ)
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
Folate and B Vitamins Research
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