Adding folic acid to flour could prevent around 200 cases of neural tube defects yearly, improving health for pregnant women, says the government.
This decision mirrors health improvements seen in countries like Australia and Canada where folic acid fortification is already implemented.
Prof Neena Modi raised concerns that this change could disadvantage women sensitive to gluten and those who prefer rice over bread, highlighting existing health inequities.
The NHS continues to recommend that women trying to conceive take folic acid supplements for three months prior to pregnancy and for the first 12 weeks.
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