neural tube
noun
: the hollow longitudinal dorsal tube formed by infolding and subsequent fusion of the opposite ectodermal folds in the vertebrate embryo that gives rise to the brain and spinal cord
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Both are sources of vitamin B9 and essential nutrients that help prevent neural tube defects (NTDs), a type of congenital malformation.
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Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Folate is essential for neural tube development and lowers the risk of spina bifida and other spinal cord health conditions.517
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Orange juice can contribute to a healthy diet and has great health benefits.
—Aviv Joshua, Ms, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Some preliminary research suggests low choline levels are associated with a higher risk of neural tube defects.20
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Prenatal supplements are not necessarily one-size-fits-all.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Prenatal multivitamins are specifically recommended by doctors to support the mother and baby’s health in efforts to prevent conditions like anemia in the mother and neural tube defects in the child.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Folate is essential for neural tube development and lowers the risk of spina bifida and other spinal cord health conditions.517
A Word From Verywell
Orange juice can contribute to a healthy diet and has great health benefits.
—Aviv Joshua, Ms, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Some preliminary research suggests low choline levels are associated with a higher risk of neural tube defects.20
A Word From Verywell
Prenatal supplements are not necessarily one-size-fits-all.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Prenatal multivitamins are specifically recommended by doctors to support the mother and baby’s health in efforts to prevent conditions like anemia in the mother and neural tube defects in the child.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Neural tube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neural%20tube. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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