Too Much Folic Acid in Pregnancy Tied to Raised Autism Risk in Study
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 -- Pregnant women are encouraged to get plenty of folic acid in their diet or through vitamin supplements, to protect their babies against birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.
But a new study suggests that excessive... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Folic acid still important for all women of childbearing age
(Reuters Health) – - The United States Preventive Services Task Force still says that all women planning to have a child or capable of having one take 0.4 to 0.8 milligrams of folic acid in a supplement daily, according to a new statement from the government-backed panel. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Putting the spotlight on folic acid supplementation in pregnancy
(Future Science Group) Future Science Group today announced the publication of a new article in Future Science OA, reviewing national and international guidelines for folic acid supplementation, and analyzing its potential risks and benefits in terms of maternal and fetal outcomes. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
FDA Gives Manufacturers Go-Ahead To Add Folic Acid To Corn Flour, Tortillas To Reduce Birth Defects
Corn masa flour, used to make tortillas and tamales, is a staple in the diets of many people in the United States who are from Mexico or Central America. Until last week, though, the Food and Drug Administration did not allow manufacturers to fortify the flour with folic acid, which might help reduce women's risk of having a baby with spina bifida or another neural tube defect. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - April 18, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Rita Rubin Source Type: news
Folic Acid Fortification Approved for Corn Masa Flour (FREE)
By Kristin J. Kelley
Edited by André Sofair, MD, MPH, and William E. Chavey, MD, MS
The FDA has agreed to let manufacturers fortify corn masa flour with folic acid — up to … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - April 14, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
FDA approves folic acid fortification of corn masa flour
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved folic acid fortification of corn masa flour. The approval allows manufacturers to voluntarily add up to 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound of corn masa flour, consistent with the levels of certain other enriched cereal grains. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - April 14, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Makers of Corn Mesa Flour Can Add Folic Acid
THURSDAY, April 14, 2016 -- Makers of corn mesa flour can voluntarily add up to 0.7 mg. of folic acid per pound of corn mesa flour under a new approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Folic acid is a B vitamin that, when taken by pregnant... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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FDA approves folic acid fortification of corn masa flour
April 14, 2016 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved folic acid fortification of corn masa flour. The approval allows manufacturers to voluntarily add up to 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound of corn masa flour, consistent with... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 14, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Get the Facts Before Taking Folic Acid
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is a folic acid supplement ever recommended for the average person, or just for pregnant women? ANSWER: Folic acid is the synthetic version (made in a laboratory) of a vitamin B called folate. It’s well-known for its role in helping to prevent birth defects of the brain and spine, which is why [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 12, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Folic acid consumption in pregnancy may raise gestational diabetes risk
According to research published in Diabetes Care, folic acid consumption in the first trimester may be associated with increased risk for gestational diabetes.
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Source: Society for Endocrinology - February 10, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Scotland could add folic acid to flour
But the Department of Health says it is "still considering the matter"Related items from OnMedicaGeneral practice pilot in Scotland to inform new GP contract in 2017Scotland’s CMO calls for more ‘realistic medicine’UK failure to fortify flour with folic acid has caused 2,000+ cases of neural tube defect Europe should introduce mandatory folic acid fortification, study says (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 25, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
VIDEO: Scotland may add folic acid to flour
The Scottish government is considering a plan to add folic acid to flour to help prevent brain and spinal disorders developing during pregnancies. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - January 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, and One-Carbon Metabolism
(Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology) One-carbon metabolism and related dietary factors (folic acid and vitamin B12, as well as vitamin B6, choline, riboflavin, methionine, serine, cysteine, and others) play important roles in a vast array of essential physiological functions. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - January 22, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Scotland could add folic acid to flour
Scotland is considering whether to add folic acid to flour as concern mounts over a delay in making the decision at Westminster. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - January 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
