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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...

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Main Authors: Shrooq Ismail, Sereen Eljazzar, Vijay Ganji
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/8/1612
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