Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there’s ...

Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's ...

This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Key Takeaways: Folic acid (vitamin B9) supports healthy cell growth ...

New California law adding folic acid to corn masa will help reduce birth defects in the Latino and Hispanic community.

Many staple foods are fortified with folic acid and can lead to many potential health benefits. Here's what to know about ...

Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to help nurture healthy infants. Starting Jan. 1, a new law will take effect requiring most tortillas and corn masa ...

Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to help nurture infants. Starting Jan. 1, a new law will take effect requiring most tortillas and corn masa ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Most tortillas and corn masa products sold in California will soon have to include an additional ingredient — one ...

A new law is taking effect this week in California, and it stipulates new requirements for corn tortillas. Assembly Bill 1830 will require all corn masa flour to contain a specific amount of folic ...

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It’s difficult to get the large amounts of micronutrients a pregnant person needs from diet alone. That’s why prenatal supplements are so critical during pregnancy, when you’re growing an entirely new ...

Researchers from Curtin University in Australia and multiple universities in Ethiopia report that prenatal folic acid and multivitamin supplementation is associated with a roughly 30% lower risk of ...