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  2. Folate - Wikipedia

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    Folate. Folate, also known as vitamin B9 and folacin, [ 6] is one of the B vitamins. [ 3] Manufactured folic acid, which is converted into folate by the body, is used as a dietary supplement and in food fortification as it is more stable during processing and storage. [ 7]

  3. Food fortification - Wikipedia

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    Food fortification or enrichment is the process of adding micronutrients (essential trace elements and vitamins) to food. It can be carried out by food manufacturers, or by governments as a public health policy which aims to reduce the number of people with dietary deficiencies within a population. The predominant diet within a region can lack ...

  4. Folate deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Treatment may include dietary changes and folic acid supplements. [1] Dietary changes including eating high foods in folate such as, fruits and green leafy vegetables can help. [1] Prevention is recommended for pregnant women or those who are planning a pregnancy. [1] Folate deficiency is very rare in countries with folic acid fortification ...

  5. Neural tube defect - Wikipedia

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    [28] [29] A diet rich in natural folate (350 μg/d) can show as much increase in plasma folate as taking low levels of folic acid (250 μg/d) in individuals [30] However a comparison of general population outcomes across many countries with different approaches to increasing folate consumption has found that only general food fortification with ...

  6. 10 Healthiest Whole Grain Pastas on Grocery Shelves

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    Unlike many conventional pastas, this one is fortified, offering 50% of the recommended daily intake of folate and 15-25% of essential nutrients such as zinc, magnesium, and vitamins B1 and B2. 2 ...

  7. Vitamin deficiency - Wikipedia

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    The Food Fortification Initiative lists all countries in the world that conduct fortification programs, [9] and within each country, what nutrients are added to which foods. Vitamin fortification programs exist in one or more countries for folate, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin A, vitamin B 6, vitamin B 12, vitamin D and vitamin E. As of ...

  8. Vitamin B6 - Wikipedia

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    Vitamin B 6 is a water-soluble vitamin, one of the B vitamins. The vitamin actually comprises a group of six chemically related compounds, i.e., vitamers, that all contain a pyridine ring as their core. These are pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, and their respective phosphorylated derivatives pyridoxine 5'-phosphate, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate ...

  9. Refined grains - Wikipedia

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    A refined grain is defined as having undergone a process that removes the bran, germ and husk of the grain and leaves the endosperm, or starchy interior. [ 1] Examples of refined grains include white bread, white flour, corn grits and white rice. [ 2] Refined grains are milled which gives a finer texture and improved shelf life. [ 3]

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