The Effect of Folic Acid Fortification on Plasma Folate and Total Homocysteine Concentrations

19991,132 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Peter W.F. Wilson · National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

Abstract

The fortification of enriched grain products with folic acid was associated with a substantial improvement in folate status in a population of middle-aged and older adults.

Topics & Keywords

Folate and B Vitamins Research Esophageal and GI Pathology Fluoride Effects and Removal

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 340, Issue 19, pp. 1449-1454

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199905133401901

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