Folic Acid & Stroke
Background
You've probably heard that you should eat fruits and vegetables to get your vitamins. But, what exactly is the evidence behind this?
key facts
- Other NamesVitamin B9
- Daily Amount400 micrograms
- Nutrient TypeB Vitamin
Appearance
used for
Pregnancy
Mental Health
Stroke
What is Folic Acid?
Folic Acid helps your body rebuild itself. Like a hammer or a drill, folic acid is a tool that your body uses to create new parts and fix old parts.
"The terms “folic acid” and “folate” often are used interchangeably. However, folate is a general term used to describe the many different forms of vitamin B9…Folic acid is the synthetic (that is, not generally occurring naturally) form of folate that is used in supplements and in fortified foods, such as rice, pasta, bread, and some breakfast cereals."
Study 1: Folic Acid & Stroke
Folic acid supplements have been linked to a significantly lower risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease in general.
"Our meta‐analysis indicated a 10% lower risk of stroke and a 4% lower risk of overall CVD with folic acid supplementation."
Folic Acid & Cardiovascular Disease
Researchers found that taking folic acid overall leads to a 4% lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
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