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Folic Acid
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Folic Acid is a nutrient vitamin — Member of vitamin B complex
What it does
Member of vitamin B complex
Where you'll see it
Liver, kidney, mushrooms, green leaves; enriched breads, flours, cornmeals, pastas, rice
Benefits
Aids in cell formation, especially red blood cells; reduces risk of neural tube birth defects.
Regulatory status
- Notes: As of Jan 1, 1998, required in enriched breads, flours, cornmeals, pastas, rice
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a move to reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects in newborns