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2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Systematic Reviews

Systematic Review Question

What effect does folic acid supplementation (with or without additional B vitamin supplementation) have on risk of stroke among persons with or without pre-existing vascular disease?

Conclusion Statement

Evidence that folic acid supplementation might prevent stroke is limited due to inconsistency, with the most recent meta-analysis documenting no benefit.

2010 DGAC Grade: Limited