Intended and Unintended Benefits of Folic Acid Fortification—A Narrative Review
Inadequate folate intake during pregnancy is the leading cause of the development of neural tube defects (NTDs) in newborns. For this reason, mandatory fortification of folic acid, a synthetic, easily bioavailable form, in processed cereals and cereal products has been implemented in the US since 1...
| Published in: | Foods |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/8/1612 |