The amount of folic acid used for fortification is sufficient to provide a maximum protective effects, therefore, young women would not require supplementation with folic acid supplements.

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The amount of folic acid used for fortification in foods may not be sufficient to provide the recommended daily intake for young women of childbearing age, who are advised to take additional folic acid supplements to prevent neural tube defects in their offspring.

The Amount of Folic Acid Used for Fortification Is Sufficient