Association of maternal homocysteine and vitamins status with the risk of neural tube defects in Tunisia: A case–control study

ConclusionLower concentrations of folate and vitamin B12 are related to the increased risk of NTDs. Both folate and vitamin B12 intake insufficiency could contribute to the increased risk of NTDs. A dietary supplement, combining folate and vitamin B12, might be an effective measure to decrease the NTDs incidence in Tunisia. Birth Defects Research (Part A), 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology - August 17, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kaouther Nasri, Mohamed Kacem Ben Fradj, Asma Touati, Mariem Aloui, Nadia Ben Jemaa, Aida Masmoudi, Michèle Véronique Elmay, Souhail Omar, Moncef Feki, Naziha Kaabechi, Raja Marrakchi, Soumeya Siala Gaigi Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research