But wait.
Other experts claim if folic acid is added to bread, we could see several hundred additional cases of cancer occur in the population every year.
Jeepers.
Folic acid researcher, Oxford Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology David Smith, has been reported as saying the decision shouldn't be taken lightly because it could affect the health of the whole population.
Three years ago the Government shelved a proposal to make fortification mandatory after a public outcry from the Bakers Association and the Food and Grocery Council, saying the science was a "mass medication experiment".
It put off the argument for a few years and now here we are again trying to work out if it is a good idea.
Rotorua's Lyall Thurston has waged a 30-year war on the case and has said if we fail to do this, it's the equivalent of public health malpractice.
Mr Thurston is a respected health advocate and says worldwide research shows there are no health risks.
He also has support from some big players, including the World Health Organisation, Paediatric Society of New Zealand, the National Council of Women, Maori Women's Welfare League and Family Planning.
There are 70 other countries where fortification of flour is mandatory - including US, Canada and Australia.
If the Government were to make this change, it will be a huge coup - not to mention a relief for Mr Thurston.
As he says, knowing you can prevent a baby being born with a defect and doing nothing is inhumane and reprehensible.
What do you think?
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