Interaction between folic acid and brain vascular accident: an integrative literature review

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https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i7.3850

Keywords:

Stroke; Folic Acid; Cyanocobalamin.

Abstract

The study aimed to carry out a systematic review in order to correlate vitamin B9 (folic acid) deficiency with the presence of Stroke - Stroke. This is a study of systematic literature review, which followed guidelines found in scientific works. The question that guided the review was: “Can the use of folic acid prevent stroke?” Observational studies have reported that the use of folic acid promotes beneficial effects in the protection and prevention of some diseases, among them ischemic stroke - stroke. Studies indicate that a 10% lower risk of stroke and a 4% lower risk of cardiovascular disease with folic acid supplementation. In addition, it suggests that lower levels of serum homocysteine are correlated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease. Supplementation with folic acid and B12 can reduce the risk of the first stroke. Therefore, more in-depth studies are essential as to its beneficial effects, treatment or prevention of stroke.

Author Biography

Tharcia Kiara Beserra de Oliveira, Faculdade de Medicina de Olinda

Doutora em Engenharia Agrícola pela Universidade Federal de Campina Grande - UFCG; Mestre em Engenharia Agrícola na Área de Processamento e Armazenamento de Produtos Agrícolas; Especialização em Auditoria em Saúde pelo Centro de Ensino Superior e Desenvolvimento - CESED; Graduação em Medicina Veterinária pela UFCG. Professora de Metodologia Científica, Nutrição Experimental, Bromatologia e Trabalho Conclusão de Curso I (TCCI). Coordenadora da Comissão de Ética no Uso de Animais - CEUA-Faculdade de Medicina de Olinda. Responsável Técnico do Biotério e Laboratório de Habilidades Cirúrgica da FMO. Membro da comissão Regional de Ética, Bioética e Bem-estar Animal do CRMV-PB (2017-2019).Membro da Comissão Científica da FMO. Tem experiência na área de Pesquisa Experimental, atuando principalmente no seguinte tema: Biotério, Produtos e Processos Aplicados a Alimentos, Animais de Laboratório, Ética e Bem-Estar Animal.

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03/05/2020

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SOUSA, K. P. D. de; PESSOA, I. J. W.; CARVALHO, G. C. de M. R.; OLIVEIRA, T. K. B. de. Interaction between folic acid and brain vascular accident: an integrative literature review. Research, Society and Development, [S. l.], v. 9, n. 7, p. e160973850, 2020. DOI: 10.33448/rsd-v9i7.3850. Disponível em: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/3850. Acesso em: 15 jan. 2025.

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Vol. 9 No. 7

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