Continued Folic Acid Supplementation Throughout Pregnancy, May Cause Colorectal Cancer In The Future

Folic acid supplementation during early pregnancy protects from spina bifida and avoids either a spontaneous miscarriage or a severe developmental defect causing early postnatal death, associated with spina bifida, microcephaly or anencephaly. However, Based on epidemiological data in both the U.S. and Canada showed an increase in the incidence of colorectal cancer beginning when folic acid fortification in wheat-based products became mandatory and continued folic acid supplementation throughout pregnancy can increase the risk of colorectal cancer in the future. Keywords: Pregnancy, Folic Acid Supplementation, Colorectal Cancer, Spina Bifida