Several studies in the past have shown a risk in taking folic acid, the synthetic form of folate. Folate is a B vitamin found in green vegetables. Folic acid, on the other hand, is a synthetic form that is used in most multivitamins. It is also used to fortify many cereals and grains.
This article references a paper that found an increased risk of breast cancer with additional folic acid consumption. Folic acid also made headlines a few weeks ago as a link between its use and colon cancer was also described.
Be cautious of overdoing it with synthetic supplements. Food sources are always best.
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