Folic Acid Supplements and Fortification Affect the Risk for Neural Tube Defects, Vascular Disease and Cancer: Evolving Science,

摘要: Folic acid supplements reduce the risk of neural tube defects and may be associated with reduced for vascular disease cancer. Research data from both observational controlled intervention studies provide strong support existing public health policies related to folic defects. However, educational efforts promote daily intake by women reproductive age have not, in most cases, resulted increased supplement use. In contrast, food fortification appears a reduction United States Canada but is not practiced universally. The potential incidence severity cancer focus major research including ongoing studies.