Sunday, July 02, 2006

Fight Cancer With Folate Acid

Folate acid supplementation might effectively reduce the risk of progression of cancer, according to a new study published recently. The study found that those who took folate acid for 6 months had regression in the lesion size. Researchers have also stated that insufficiency of folate is a risk factor for cancer progression.
Folate is a naturally occurring B vit. Found abundantly in fresh fruits & vegetables. Folic acid in its more stable form is found in dietary supplements & fortified foods. The study found relations between folate deficiency & a variety of cancers & the results have shown that folate supplementation may protect against some cancers. Researchers suggest folate to be an effective chemopreventive drug, has it has minimum level of toxicity. The researchers have concluded that folate supplements alone or in combination with other chemopreventive drugs could effectively reduce the risk of progression of cancer.