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Study Says Folic Acid May Prevent Neural Tube Defects Through Vitamin A Pathway
A study published in PNAS reports that folic acid may protect fetal brain and spinal cord development by supporting the body’s production of retinoic acid, an active form of vitamin A. The findings were described in an article published Aug. 4, 2026, by mindb…
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A study published in PNAS reports that folic acid may protect fetal brain and spinal cord development by supporting the body’s production of retinoic acid, an active form of vitamin A. The findings were described in an article published Aug. 4, 2026, by mindb…
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