The initial days and weeks of pregnancy are very critical to human life. During this period, the embryo goes from being a tiny ball of identical cells to a complex array of specialised cells and structures, ready to develop into the organs that will support life.



The human spinal chord and the brain are formed during the first 28 days of pregnancy. This formation begins as a flattened sheet of cells, which then curl up to form a cylinder called the neural tube. Studies have shown that in one or two of every 1000 pregnancies this formation doesn’t happen properly, and produces a neural tube defect (NTD).

Studies and clinical trials have shown that the intake of Folic acid can help to prevent these malformations and fatalities. To learn more about the Required Daily Intake (RDI) of Folic Acid for both adults and pregnant women continue reading - The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy.\

We used folic acid during pregnancy.