Many staple foods are fortified with folic acid and can lead to many potential health benefits. Here's what to know about ...

New California law adding folic acid to corn masa will help reduce birth defects in the Latino and Hispanic community.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While folic acid consumption by women of childbearing age in the U.S. increased substantially after the fortification of enriched-grain foods was mandated in 1998, it has ...

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Manufacturers of corn masa flour may be mandated to add a new ingredient to some products sold in California if a bill proposed by state Rep. Joaquin Arambula passes. The Fresno Democrat proposed ...

What Causes Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia?Several factors can contribute to folic acid deficiency anemia, a type of anemia caused by insufficient folate levels in the body:- Poor Dietary Intake: Not ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A study from Ireland suggests that mandatory folic acid fortification may be unnecessary as many people may be getting plenty of folic acid already. There are no ...

Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to help nurture infants. Starting Jan. 1, a new law will take effect requiring most tortillas and corn masa ...

This product is a combination of B vitamins used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, alcoholism, or during pregnancy. Vitamins are important building blocks of ...

Some research suggests people with cancer may have an increased risk of folic acid deficiency, which may be due to cancer-related complications and treatments. Folic acid, also called folate or ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Folic acid is an essential nutrient you’ve likely seen on food labels or vitamin bottles — often targeting pregnant women (since it helps ...

Taking folic acid early in pregnancy was associated with better neuropsychological outcomes in the offspring at age 6 years, including improved verbal skills and behavior, new research suggests. The ...