Low concentrations of myo-inositol, a nutrient involved in
carbohydrate metabolism, or slightly elevated glucose levels in the
blood increase the risk of having a child with spina bifida, say
Dutch researchers.
Expecting mothers with a diet lacking in plant proteins, iron,
magnesium, and niacin may be up to five times more likely to have a
baby with spina bifida, suggests a new study from the Netherlands.