Does folic acid improve cognitive ability?
Effectiveness Rating for Folic Acid's Ability to Improve Cognitive Ability
The effectiveness rating is a measure of how well folic acid is able to improve cognitive ability. The overall rating for this claim is 3 out of 3. The research shows the supplement's ability to deliver on this particular claim is warranted. Using Folic Acid to improve cognitive ability will most likely lead to positive results.
Confidence Rating for Folic Acid's Ability to Improve Cognitive Ability
The confidence rating is a mesure of how valid the effectiveness rating is. This rating is based on how many studies are included in the database on this topic.
There is one study in the database on folic acid; the confidence rating is 20. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating.
References
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Effect of 3-year folic acid supplementation on cognitive function in older adults in the FACIT trial: a randomised, double blind, controlled trial |