Abstract
Background: Mandatory folic acid fortification of food is effective in reducing neural tube defects and may even reduce stroke-related mortality, but it remains controversial because of concerns about potential adverse effects. Thus, it is virtually nonexistent in Europe, albeit many countries allow food fortification on a voluntary basis.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 1405-1413 |
Journal | American Journal of Clinical Nutrition |
Volume | 86 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2007 |
Keywords
- Food fortification
- folate
- folic acid
- plasma homocysteine
- Bvitamins
- intakes
- biomarkers
- dietary folate equivalents
- adults