Neural Tube Defects

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Also known as:  Neural Tube Birth Defects

 

Description

Neural Tube Defects are a group of congenital Growth Ailments that are caused by failure of the Neural Tube to close (fuse).  (The Neural Tube is an embryological structure from which the Brain and Spinal Cord of unborn infants develop).

 

These Substances may Prevent Neural Tube Defects

Neural Tube Defects are difficult to treat using orthomolecular therapy AFTER a child has been born with Neural Tube Defects present - they are primarily PREVENTED when women optimize their nutritional status during PREGNANCY.

 

Amino Acids

 Methionine may help to prevent Neural Tube Defects in offspring.  [1]

 

Vitamins

 Choline (consumed during Pregnancy) may help to prevent Neural Tube Defects in offspsring.  [2]

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