We have strong evidence that alpha-lipoic acid supplements help with type 2 diabetes.

Folic acid supplements are now added to commercial grain products.

Children shouldn't use omega-3 fatty acid supplements unless a doctor suggests it.

Women who are at high risk for heart disease should take omega-3 fatty acid supplements.

Hearing those words from a doctor may be the push that many women need to start taking folic acid supplements.

Your doctor may also want you to take a folic acid supplement.

A 10-year study showed an increase in the risk of cancer for men who took folic acid supplements.

It is not known if alpha-linolenic acid supplements have these same benefits.

Stay on the safe side and avoid using alpha-linolenic acid supplements.

So, it may seem reasonable to take folic acid supplements.