Folic acid supplements and cancer risk

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Does taking folic acid supplement increase cancer risk among women? Is it true? Is folvite 5mg too high as a dose to take everyday?

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Dr. PU Prakash Saxena Radiation Oncologist 17 yrs exp Raipur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. PU Prakash Saxena

Radiation Oncologist 17 yrs exp Raipur

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Don't believe what Google tells you and most importantly don't self medicate.

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if you have a doubt regarding your dosages, meet you family physician

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