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Pregnant women, or women who are planning a pregnancy, are usually advised to consume folic acid. Whether it be in the form of milk that contains folic acid, folic acid supplements, and folate in the form of natural food ingredients. Actually, what’s the difference between folate and folic acid? Is the consumption of folic acid on a regular basis can increase the risk of cancer? What was meant by synthetic folic acid?
Folate and folic acid are both part of the vitamin B, which is important for cell growth and metabolism. The difference, is the vitamin folic acid synthesis of folate. Both are needed to produce red blood cells and prevent anemia.
Folate is found in green vegetables like spinach, broccoli, eggplant, beans, and fruits such as avocado and kiwi fruit. While folic acid is usually available in supplement form or incorporated in any other artificial multivitamin.
Our need for folate and folic acid increases during early pregnancy. Research shows, the consumption of folic acid supplements in pregnancy can prevent neural defects (neural tube defects – NTD) in the fetus.
Research about the effects of folic acid and cancer caused controversy. Some say, folic acid can reduce the risk of cancer. On the other hand, mentioned folic acid increased the risk, if consumed in large doses. Research about the latest opinion is still continuing. And, it’s good we consume folic acid was only when needed. For example, when pregnant or anemic.
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