Gnosis by Lesaffre shines light on global folate deficiency impacting billions

Gnosis by Lesaffre draws to attention a new commentary in The Lancet Global Health asserting that folate inadequacy is widespread throughout the globe. The nutrient deficiency impacts more than half the world’s population — more than four billion people — disproportionately impacting many women and their offspring. 

“The high number of people — especially women — living with folate inadequacy is both surprising and somewhat disheartening, considering how many countries have implemented folate fortification programs,” says Jean Francois Jeanne, manager of the Gnosis Substantiation Team.