folate

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 August 201811 February 2019

A joint report commissioned by the Ministry of Health has found compelling evidence that the benefits of adding folic acid […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 May 201603 May 2017

Independent experts are unconvinced by unpublished research reporting a link between expecting mothers’ levels of folate – a vitamin pregnant […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 29 May 201201 June 2012

Adding folic acid to foods is back on the table — here’s a chance to get your head around it. […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 November 200918 November 2009

Treating people who have pre-existing heart conditions with folic acid and vitamin B12 could increase their risk of cancer and […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 July 200927 July 2009

Folate is essential for synthesis of DNA and is therefore required for all rapidly growing cells. Without folate living cells […]