Folic acid is to be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour in the UK to help prevent birth defects. Adding folic acid to flour ...

New legislation, set to take effect by the end of 2026, will mandate the fortification of non-wholemeal wheat flour with ...

The government announced new measures this week, to help prevent conditions including spina bifida by adding folic acid to ...

Referred to as folic acid or folate, this essential B vitamin stimulates cell development, facilitates DNA synthesis, and assists in producing red blood cells. It is notably important for pregnant ...

A deficiency of folic acid during pregnancy can increase the risk of serious problems for babies, known as neural tube ...

The high potency of 2000mcg B12 and 800mcg folate per serving is impressive compared to other supplements on the market. The product is also free from toxic cyanide and synthetic folic acid ...

Expectant mothers and women trying to conceive should continue to take supplementary folic acid - the synthetic version of the vitamin folate - as currently advised by medical practioners.

Bread and flour will be fortified with an essential vitamin in a bid to prevent serious birth defects in hundreds of babies ...