Bio-monitoring the elimination of folic acid-preventable spina bifida and anencephaly

Reprod Toxicol. 2008 Aug;25(4):395-6. doi: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2008.06.001. Epub 2008 Jun 7.

Abstract

This is an invited editorial that praises the idea of serum/red cell folate monitoring of the elimination of folic acid-preventable spina bifida.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Anencephaly / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Folic Acid / blood*
  • Folic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Spinal Dysraphism / prevention & control*
  • Vitamin B Complex / blood*
  • Vitamin B Complex / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Vitamin B Complex
  • Folic Acid