Folic Acid Food Fortification—Its History, Effect, Concerns, and Future Directions
Periconceptional intake of folic acid is known to reduce a woman’s risk of having an infant affected by a neural tube birth defect (NTD). National programs to mandate fortification of food with folic acid have reduced the prevalence of NTDs worldwide. Uncertainty surrounding possible unintended cons...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-03-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/3/3/370/ |