Folic acid linked to breast cancer growth in animal study

Folic acid is a well-known supplement to many women, particularly those who are or plan to be pregnant. But a new study suggests that taking large amounts of folate – a B vitamin – and its synthetic form, folic acid, might actually increase the risk of developing breast cancer.

Folic acid deficiencies associated with spina bifida, heart defects and placental abnormalities persist through multiple generations

Folic acid deficiency can cause severe health problems in offspring, including spina bifida, heart defects and placental abnormalities. A study out today reveals that a mutation in a gene necessary for the metabolism of folic acid not only impacts the immediate offspring but can also have detrimental health effects on the next several generations…

Colorectal Adenoma Risk Unaffected By Folic Acid, Vitamins B6 And 12

Combined folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 supplements had no statistically significant effect on the risk of colorectal adenoma among women who were at high risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Between 28% and 35% of the U.S…

Choline In Eggs And Meat May Influence Gene Expression From Infancy To Adulthood

Just as women are advised to get plenty of folic acid around the time of conception and throughout early pregnancy, new research suggests another very similar nutrient may one day deserve a spot on the obstetrician’s list of recommendations…

Folic Acid May Reduce Pediatric Kidney And Brain Tumors

A new study in the current issue of Pediatrics reveals that folic acid fortification of foods could potentially reduce the number of incidences of Wilm’s tumor, the most common type of kidney cancer, and primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET), a type of brain cancer in children.

Protection Against Childhood Cancers May Be Provided By Folic Acid Fortification

Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Washington University in St. Louis have found folic acid fortification of grain products in the United States may have an impact on lowering some childhood cancers…

Some Dietary Supplements May Increase Cancer Risk

Beta-carotene, selenium and folic acid – taken up to three times their recommended daily allowance, these supplements are probably harmless. But taken at much higher levels as some supplement manufacturers suggest, these three supplements have now been proven to increase the risk of developing a host of cancers…

Arguments In Favor Of Folic Acid For Everybody

Neural tube defects in neonates are common in Germany compared with the rest of Europe.

Folic Acid Absorption Rates Examined From Softgel Capsule And Standard Tablet

Folic acid, an essential vitamin formulated to be part of a multivitamin + DHA liquid softgel capsule, is absorbed and available within the body in amounts similar to folic acid formulated for solid tablets, according to a study presented in a late breaking session at the Experimental Biology (EB) 2011 annual meeting…

Increased Consumption Of Folic Acid Can Reduce Birth Defects But Blood Levels In Canadians Are Now High

Folic acid can reduce birth defects including neural tube defects, congenital heart disease and oral clefts but some speculate high intakes of folic acid may be associated with adverse events such as colorectal cancer, states an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)…

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