UK mandates folic acid fortification in non-wholemeal flour by 2026, aiming to prevent 200 birth defects annually such as ...

He said: “The fortification of flour is a simple and effective way to help to reduce cases of neural tube defects, although ...

You can also eat foods that have been enriched with folic acid, including certain breakfast cereals, pastas, breads, and rice. Is vitamin B and folate the same thing? There are many different types of ...

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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 ...

Want to boost your memory as you age? Eating eggs may help maintain cognitive function, particularly semantic memory, among ...

Dec. 5, 2023 — Pregnant women eating modern diets are missing key nutrients needed for them and their babies, and this could get worse with the move to plant-based foods. Scientists surveying ...

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

Vitamins and mineral supplements can help address nutritional deficiencies that commonly affect people who have Crohn’s disease. Here's what your doctor may recommend.