Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-6 | Issue-01 | 20-25
Review Article
Role of Healthy food in Prevention of Neural Tube Defects: A Review
Himesh Soni, Sarvesh Sharma, Jitender K Malik, Satish K. Sarankar
Published : Jan. 11, 2020
Abstract
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are general complex congenital malformations consequential from failure of the neural tube closure during embryogenesis. It is recognized that folic acid supplementation decreases the predominance of NTDs, which has led to national public health policies regarding folic acid. To build your healthful pregnancy the choice diet includes a variety of nutrient-packed foods from the following groups: Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy foods, Protein, Whole grains etc. The present review focus on the some of the folic acid rich supplement food which helps to healthful pregnancy and lower the risk of congenital birth defect (NTDs).