date:Oct 24, 2012
dies, 2 randomized trials and 2 meta-analyses found in MEDLINES and concluded that high intake of folate does not necessarily lead to a better outcome.
The authors did not see any evidence to support the notion that higher intake of dietary folate reduces the risk for breast cancer. Instead, high folate intake particularly through exposure to fortified folic acid may boost the risk of breast cancer.
The review suggests that caution should be exercised to limit the exposure of women to high in