Folic acid is an essential nutrient for expectant mothers as it aids in averting brain and spine abnormalities in the baby. Even though wholesome foods such as beans and leafy vegetables are good ...
Mothers-to-be who take folic acid supplements are more likely to have twins, say researchers. Many use the vitamin before and during pregnancy to reduce the risk of their babies being born with ...
THE daily dietary requirement for folic acid is unknown, as is the minimal dose of folic acid that will induce hematologic response in a patient with folic acid deficiency. However, it has ...
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Food producers in Northern Ireland will have to add folic acid to non-wholemeal flour by law from 2026. The Department of Health (DoH) said the legislation has been introduced to protect newborn ...
New legislation will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026 New legislation, set to take effect by the end of 2026 ...