date:Jun 13, 2012
olic acid used in such trials are much in excess of the amounts that are obtained from food after fortification.
More harm than good
The report came out strongly against the harm folic acid fortification can cause, stating that in the elderly, the most concerning effect is the increased risk of anemia and cognitive deficit in those with high folate and low vitamin B12 status.
The ability of folic acid to interfere with the action of the widely-used antifolate drugs has not been thoroughly stu