Folate Against Liver Cancer
Found in green leafy vegetables, chick peas and lentils – folate – is already known to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTD) (most commonly spina bifida and anencephaly) in infants when taken in the first trimester of pregnancy.
This association has led to increased fortification of folic acid (the synthetic counterpart of folate) in various food products.
Now, a low folate diet may increase the risk of developing liver cancer, according to a study based in China –suggesting additional potential of folic acid fortification.
As reported in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention:
”…low folate levels may be linked to liver damage and liver cancer, and follows earlier research that reported low levels of the B vitamin may also be linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease.”
Liver cancer being the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world and third most common cause of death from cancer – these new findings definitely needs further investigation.
Find more details from the full report.
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