Efecto del consumo de una harina de maíz enriquecida con soja en el estado de nutrición de mujeres indígenas de México

Quintero, María del Refugio Carrasco; Hernández, Luis Ortíz; Amaro, José Antonio Roldán; Villasana, Adolfo Chávez; Arenas, Judith Aguirre; Carrasco, Francisco Raúl Aguilar

doi:10.4321/s1135-57272013000300009

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“…One RCT found that six months after the fortification of maize flour, women who consumed the fortified flour had a significant increase in hemoglobin concentrations (mean 13.3 g/dL compared to 13.1 g/dL at baseline) [ 32 ]. However, a study carried out in China found no significant effects in the prevalence of anemia among women who consumed folic acid-fortified wheat flour compared to the control group after 36 months of intervention (RR: 0.87; 95%CI: 0.68, 1.11) [ 56 ].…”

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Intended and Unintended Benefits of Folic Acid Fortification—A Narrative Review

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Eljazzar

Ganji

2023

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Inadequate folate intake during pregnancy is the leading cause of the development of neural tube defects (NTDs) in newborns. For this reason, mandatory fortification of folic acid, a synthetic, easily bioavailable form, in processed cereals and cereal products has been implemented in the US since 1 January 1998 to reduce the risk of NTD in newborn children. This report aimed to review the literature related to the impact of mandated folic acid fortification on the intended and unintended benefits to health. Potential adverse effects were also discussed. We searched Pubmed, Google Scholar, Embase, SCOPUS, and Cochrane databases for reports. About 60 reports published between January 1998 and December 2022 were reviewed, summarized, and served as background for this review. The intended benefit was decreased prevalence of NTDs, while unintended benefits were reduction in anemia, blood serum homocysteine, and the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Potential issues with folic acid fortification are the presence of unmetabolized folic acid in circulation, increased risk of cancer, and the masking of vitamin B-12 deficiency. From a health perspective, it is important to monitor the impact of folic acid fortification periodically.

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Intended and Unintended Benefits of Folic Acid Fortification—A Narrative Review

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Eljazzar

Ganji

2023

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Fortification of staple foods with vitamin A for vitamin A deficiency

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Solon

Venkatesh

et al. 2019

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Fortification of maize flour with iron for controlling anaemia and iron deficiency in populations

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Peña-Rosas²,

De-Regil³

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It is uncertain whether fortifying maize flour with iron and other vitamins and minerals reduces the risk of iron deficiency. The evidence is also too uncertain to conclude whether iron-fortified maize flour, corn meal or fortified maize flour products have any effect on reducing the risk of anaemia or on improving haemoglobin concentration in the population. We do not know whether fortifying maize flour with iron reduces anaemia in the general population, as the evidence was very unreliable. No studies reported on any harmful effects. What was studied in the review? Approximately 496 million non-pregnant women, 32 million pregnant women, and 273 million children were thought to be anaemic as of 2011. Iron deficiency is considered to be the single most prevalent nutrient deficiency worldwide, but at least half this burden is considered responsive to interventions that involve providing people with iron. Fortification means adding vitamins and minerals to foods to increase their nutritional value. In public health, fortifying staple foods is considered one way of reducing micronutrient deficiencies without changing usual and culturally acceptable diets. Maize (corn) is one of the world's most important cereal grains. In sub-Saharan Africa, some parts of Southeast Asia and Latin America, where iron deficiency is endemic, maize is a dietary staple for more than 200 million people. Fortification of maize flour with iron (and in some cases, other nutrients) is mandatory in Brazil,

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Efecto del consumo de una harina de maíz enriquecida con soja en el estado de nutrición de mujeres indígenas de México

Abstract: enriched flour is an ideal food for marginalized women in rural areas who are underweight, are undernourished and have anemia.

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Intended and Unintended Benefits of Folic Acid Fortification—A Narrative Review

Intended and Unintended Benefits of Folic Acid Fortification—A Narrative Review

Fortification of staple foods with vitamin A for vitamin A deficiency

Fortification of maize flour with iron for controlling anaemia and iron deficiency in populations

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