When Did They Start Putting Folic Acid in Flour?
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The mandatory fortification of enriched cereal grain products with folic acid, a synthetic B vitamin, began in the United States in January 1998, with similar programs following in other countries. This public health measure was implemented to reduce the incidence of serious birth defects, known as neural tube defects, particularly since a significant number of pregnancies are unplanned.
