A new study infers effects of low carbohydrate intake on pregnant women. It states that women who are pregnant or are planning to be should avoid diet that reduce or eliminate carbohydrates. According to the new study conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, low carbohydrate intake could increase the risk of having babies with neural tube birth defects. Folic acid is an essential nutrient that minimizes the risk of neural tube defects. In 1998 the Food and Drug Administration began requiring that folic acid be added to enriched grain products.

Source: Hindustan Times January 25, 2018 07:52 UTC