Here, a dietitian talks us through the science behind the new policy that makes folic acid fortification mandatory in ...

On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration approved folic acid fortification in corn masa flour, a flour derived from dried corn kernels and used to make corn tortillas and tamales. Folic acid, ...

Iron supplements do not increase the risk of malaria in children when malaria prevention and management services are available. Iron supplements may slightly increase the risk of malaria in areas ...

California will require folic acid in store‑bought corn tortillas starting next Thursday. Small bakeries are exempt.

Future Science Group (FSG) today announced the publication of a new article in Future Science OA, reviewing national and international guidelines for folic acid supplementation, and analyzing its ...

Which folic acid supplement is best? Dietary supplements are a convenient way to ensure the proper amount of key nutrients is being consistently consumed. Folic acid supplements are used frequently to ...

A cross-functional group of testers, parents, and medical specialists says it has identified the best prenatal vitamins for people who are expecting. The review, completed this month, assessed safety, ...

As erectile dysfunction severity increased, serum folic acid levels decreased, an analysis found. Folic acid deficiency may contribute to erectile dysfunction (ED), a new systematic review concludes.

People with sickle cell disease (SCD) have a higher turnover of red blood cells, which can contribute to anemia. Some people believe it can help to take folic acid, as humans need this nutrient to ...

Which folic acid supplement is best? Dietary supplements are a convenient way to ensure the proper amount of key nutrients is being consistently consumed. Folic acid supplements are used frequently to ...