Is Folic Acid (The Synthetic Form Of Vitamin B9) Carcinogenic? : Quiz with the actual Questions

Is Folic Acid (The Synthetic Form Of Vitamin B9) Carcinogenic? : Quiz with the actual Questions

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Folic Acid fortification was enacted with the best intentions by the American and Canadian Governments.
It has had significant success in lowering the rates of Neural Tube Defects in the population.
Once again though, the concern arises of Synthetic vs Natural.
Don't worry too much of course, but do your own research.

  1. 1

    What is the natural form of Vitamin B9 called?

  2. 2

    Why is Folic Acid being added to foods (i.e : cereals, breads, pastas) instead of folate?

  3. 3

    Which foods are natural sources of folate?

  4. 4

    Can Folic Acid be immediately used by the body for DNA synthesis, new cell formation, etc?

  5. 5

    Is the B-Vitamin Complex water soluble like Vitamin C, or fat soluble like Vitamin D?

  6. 6

    Is there a risk of overdose with Folic Acid?

  7. 7

    In around what year did the American and Canadian Government begin mandating that Refined / Enriched flour be fortified with Folic Acid?

  8. 8

    Why is Folic Acid added to foods?

  9. 9

    Why is there a risk of overdose and subsequent increased risk of cancer with Folic Acid supplementation?

  10. 10

    How does Folic Acid affect the potential for increased risk of Cancer?

  11. 11

    What is the maximum amount of Folic Acid the body can process daily before overdose and cancer risk increase?

  12. 12

    What form of Vitamin B9 should consumers look for when purchasing supplements?

  13. 13

    What are most Synthetic Vitamins made from?

  14. 14

    What structural characteristics do synthetic vitamins vs natural vitamins display under electron microscope?

  15. 15

    Why are natural vitamins better than synthetic vitamins?

  16. 16

    What types of cancer does Folic Acid potentially increase the risk of?

  17. 17

    What is Anemia?

  18. 18

    What are some frequent causes of Anemia?

  19. 19

    What consequence does the large amount of Folic Acid being consumed as a result of fortified foods and supplementation have on Anemia and subsequent health?

  20. 20

    Finally, what is the best and safest way to insure you are getting the proper amount of Vitamin B9 in your diet?

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