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NZ fortifies bread, flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects
The measure is to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.
Mon Aug 14 2023
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Govt to implement mandatory iron and folic acid fortification into wheat flour - Khairy
The Cabinet has agreed to implement mandatory fortification of iron and folic acid into wheat flour in packs of 25 kilogrammes (kg) and below.
Tue Apr 26 2022
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Govt allocates RM5 million to improve subsidised wheat flour quality
Consumers will enjoy better quality subsidised wheat flour following the implementation of fortification (addition of nutrients in food) of folic acid and iron in the supply of the material.
Sat Jul 17 2021
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Folic acid plus blood pressure drug lowers stroke risk: study
People who took folic acid supplements along with a medication for high blood pressure called enalapril were less likely to have a stroke.
Mon Mar 16 2015