Increased consumption of folic acid can reduce birth defects but may also be associated with colorectal cancer

Monday, December 13, 2010 - 14:30 in Health & Medicine

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.

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