Abstract
Question: Some Of my female patients are afraid of taking folic acid because they "fear cancer." What is the evidence for this? Answer: Theoretical evidence in experimental models is sharply contrasted by 3 recent meta-analyses of randomized and observational studies. Women planning to become pregnant should supplement with the folate dose they need to prevent neural tube defects.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 889-890 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Canadian Family Physician |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| State | Published - Aug 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |