Folic acid fortification of bread recommendable
Cornel, M.C.; de Smit, D.J.; de Jong-van den Berg, L.T.W.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde 152(28): 1568
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-2162 PMID: 18712224 Document Number: 617398
Folic acid supplementation was recommended in the Netherlands after it had been demonstrated that periconceptional use of folic acid protected against foetal neural tube defects; this recommendation led to a slight decrease in prevalence only. According to the Dutch Health Council, fortification of bread should now be considered. Policy-making is complicated by uncertainties regarding potential side effects, such as adverse effects in children, for which scientific evidence is lacking however.