Development and prevention of cleft lips/cleft palate and neural tube defects by feeding. First information: Functions of vitamins B-6, folate, B-12 and thiocyanate [German]

摘要

The water-soluble vitamins B-6, B-11 (folic acid), and vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamine) as well as the vitaminoide thiocyanate (SCN-) are essential stabilizers on the metabolism. They play an important role in the providing of pregnant women and the prevention of embryonic malformations. Imbalances lead to troubles in the metabolism, influence the cell function as well as the specific and non specific resistance. The vitamins are essential to stabilize growth, health, and reproduction.