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: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI
2011
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257747/ |