Analysis of U.S. survey data showed that two-thirds of reproductive age women had one or more modifiable risk factors for birth defects. Common risk factors included obesity, folate concentrations ...
"Well over half of neural tube defects can be prevented with sufficient folic acid consumption before conception and in early pregnancy," said senior author Sandi Lam, MD, MBA, Division Head of ...
Taking folic acid supplements before conception and in the first trimester of pregnancy continues to be a major line of defense against neural tube defects. The recommendation also aligns with ...
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Why there’s so much fear around folic acid being added to bread – and what the science actually says
Here, a dietitian talks us through the science behind the new policy that makes folic acid fortification mandatory in non-wholewheat bread, and why it's not a cause for concern.
Starting in 2026, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects — a change aimed at closing a ...
Starting in 2025, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap ...
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