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This section contains important information about the importance of early intervention and ways to reduce the chances of the development of a Neural Tube Defect during pregnancy.
Although we still don’t know all the causes of neural tube defects (NTD), we do know some people are at an increased risk and that it's possible to reduce the chance of this happening.
Important information about the role of folic acid and the correct way to take it to reduce your chances of an NTD affected pregnancy.
Shine has consulted with experts to provide evidence which refutes online claims that folic acid is harmful for those with this gene variant.
Information about our long running campaign to fortify flour with folic acid, proven to reduce NTD pregnancies in over 80 countries worldwide.
Our ongoing campaign to promote folic acid supplementation contains advice and guidance for sexually active women to help reduce the chances of an NTD affected pregnancy.
