A new law will see flour boosted with folic acid to protect hundreds of babies against serious disabilities every year in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9 and is also known as folate. It helps the body produce healthy red blood cells and new cells. A deficiency of the vitamin during pregnancy can increase ...

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

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

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

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