Folic Acid

How folic acid reduces risk of brain tumour

This is the result of a five-year study by the Australian Childhood Brain Tumour Consortium led by Elizabeth Milne.

Folic acid and vitamin B reduces risk of heart disease

Conducted by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Jamia Millia Islamia, the study said foods containing vitamin B, like potato, greens and fish should be consumed regularly.

Add folic acid to bread to keep spinal defects at bay: Experts

Health experts in the UK have suggested to fortify bread with folic acid, an essential B vitamin to reduce the number of babies born with spinal defects.