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ALCOHOL, B-12, FOLATE & CANCER RISK "The positive 'harmful] association between alcohol consumption and cancer risk may relate to alcohol's role as a folate antagonist and its suppressive effects on 'other necessary chemical actions in the body.]... This report advises the intake of vitamin B-12 in reducing cancer risk. And, "If alcohol is consumed, intake should be limited to to less than 1 drink a day of any kind.." Emphases added. From: Journal of Nutrition, vol. 133, 2003. By: L. B. Bailey, Food Science & Human Nutrition Dept., U. of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. DETAILS: The 25 micrograms of B-12 in most multiple vitamin tables (some have 50,) is 416% more than the daily requirement. Apparently not toxic even in this dose, but certainly sufficient to not require taking a separate pill. SEARCH BY SUBJECT - TABLE OF CONTENTS THIS MONTH'S HEALTH BULLETIN NEWS
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