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Study Confirms Folic Acid, B Vitamins Do Not Prevent Cardiovascular Events

14th Nov 2006, 20:27 GMT

Yet another study has shown no benefit of folic acid and B vitamins in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events, leading researchers to conclude that there is no reason for anyone to take these supplements for the prevention of heart disease. The trial also showed that the fortification of food with folic acid in the US does not explain the negative findings. Heartwire Lisa Nainggolan

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