Folate/Folic Acid and Cancer Risk
 Ulrich CM. Editorial  Am J Clin Nutr 2007;86:271-3
•Low intakes of folate increase the risk of alcohol-associated breast cancer
•Moderate intakes have no effect on risk
•High intakes of folic acid from supplements may increase the growth of an existing tumor
•The effect of folate/folic acid may be influenced by other nutrients and genetic factors
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