The impact of folic acid in reducing the incidence of stroke

US researchers say folic acid pills decrease the stroke risk by more than 18 percent. BBC reported that scientists believe that folic acid reduces the homocysteine existing in the blood. It is said that large quantities of this material plays a role in increasing the incidence of stroke and cardiovascular disease and venous thrombosis. Based on this, adding the supplementation of folic acid in the diet reduces the risk of stroke to one-fifth. This effect has been confirmed as far as experts have recommended adding this vitamin to flour or bread. Other studies have shown the beneficial effect of folic acid during pregnancy to prevent birth defects. Also, increasing the vitamin B12 make up its deficiency in the elderly. Folate is water soluble Vitamin B, naturally finds in food and its folic acid is of the synthetic form of Folate. It is added to supplements and fortified foods. Folic acid and vitamin B12 are essential for good health and their adequate levels are funded with a healthy and balanced diet. Green vegetables are rich in folic acid, or Folate, but vitamin is found B12 in foods such as eggs and meat.