Tag: folic-acid

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Folic acid supplements raise cancer risk

By David Liu and editing by Rachel Stockton Intake of folic acid or folate can help prevent many birth defects, but a new Norwegian study has ...
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Forced folic acid fortification not justified

By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org) Irish researchers found evidence to suggest mandatory fortification of foods with folic acid may not be necessary for new mothers and their ...
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Folic acid linked to reduced risk of preemie births

Tuesday May 13, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- A study conducted by the University of Texas confirms a direct correlation between folic acid supplementation and reduced risk ...
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Folic acid may boost colorectal cancer risk

Thursday April 9, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Several decades ago, studies showed a direct correlation between a lack of folic acid in early pregnancy and Neural ...
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