Neural tube formation was compromised in frog embryos treated with the widely-used antiepileptic drug valproic acid and led to defects. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...
Taking folic acid supplements before conception and in the first trimester of pregnancy continues to be a major line of defense against neural tube defects. The recommendation also aligns with ...
The essential B vitamin folic acid is needed by our body in much smaller amounts than macronutrients such as protein. However, micronutrients are crucial for the complex interactions within our ...