Assessment of Health Claims Related to Folic Acid in Food Supplements for Pregnant Women According to the European Regulation
Pregnant women are a vulnerable group with increased nutritional requirements. The daily intake of folic acid, a crucial vitamin for embryonic development, must be reinforced through supplementation, as sometimes diets are not well equilibrated. As consumers increasingly rely on food supplements, it...
Main Authors: | Laura Domínguez, Virginia Fernández-Ruiz, Patricia Morales, María-Cortes Sánchez-Mata, Montaña Cámara |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/3/937 |
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