As a result of having two anencephalic children I have done a ton of
research on neural tube defects and feel that I should share my
findings with all of you who have suffered through having a child with
this devastating defect.

I believe that the understanding of methionine metabolism is the key
to understanding the cause of neural tube defects and that in the
future, that in the future, many more such defects will be prevented
by the additional supplementation of a few additional vitamins along
side folic acid.

Please review the following study. The key thing to take from the
study is that you should consider supplementing with the active form
of B12 (methylcobalamin), active form(s) of folic acid, aka folinic
acid and methyfolate, vitamin b-2, and betaine (or choline).

(Regarding betaine and choline...there is some concern with
miscarriage with too much of some of these supplements. Make sure
your supplementation level is within guidelines, and/or approved by a
doctor)

http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/fulltext/meth1-4.html

There are other indications of additional vitamins that could be
helpful in preventing anencephaly. Please e-mail me if you are
interested in additional articles regarding a few other key
supplements.

Patricia
trixmaree@...