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10/23/2019
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By Melissa Smith
A folate deficiency puts you at risk of several diseases, research finds
Folate, also referred to as vitamin B9 or folic acid, is an essential nutrient obtained from many fruits and green leafy vegetables. Not getting enough of this B vitamin can lead to many health problems. One of these is fragile X syndrome, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy […]
08/22/2019
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By Janine Acero
Just ONE serving of greens per day helps delay brain aging by over a decade
Aging causes a lot of unwanted health issues, most notably cognitive decline and memory loss. People in their 50s are told that nothing can be done about it. But is decreased brain function really an inevitable part of aging? New research from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago suggests that a simple step can be […]
08/06/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Supplementing with B vitamins can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s
Taking large amounts of B vitamins might benefit patients with Alzheimer’s disease. An Oxford study showed that supplementation slowed down the progression of the neurodegenerative disease and improved cognitive function. The clinical trial involved 156 older people with mild cognitive impairment. The participants were at considerable risk of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia. Oxford University researchers randomly divided […]
06/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Understanding how B vitamins help improve brain, heart health
The risks of cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline increase with age, but that doesn’t mean that these problems can’t be prevented. Older people can avoid suffering from these conditions by adhering to a healthy diet and taking supplements that contain B vitamins. An article published on the website NaturalHealth365.com discussed how B vitamins, such as vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and vitamin […]
06/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Producing nutrient-rich foods can help address global problems like vitamin and mineral deficiencies
People around the world are not getting adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals from their diets. Illinois-based researchers warned that this nutritional discrepancy would persevere into the 2050s – unless micronutrient-rich foods are made cheaper and easier to access. Their study evaluated the changes in diets from 2018 to 2050. The results predicted that existing shortages in certain nutrients – calcium and vitamins D, E, and […]
05/08/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Study: Folic acid is “a very promising vitamin” for erectile dysfunction
One health issue that’s rarely talked about, despite its prevalence, is erectile dysfunction (ED). In the U.S., the condition affects over 30 million men – most of whom are older adults. While ED is commonly seen in older men, it’s important to note that it’s not due to the normal aging process. Erectile dysfunction is a condition […]
02/27/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Pregnant women urged to take daily supplement of folic acid to prevent birth defects
Some very common types of birth defects that can occur during pregnancy are neural tube defects. In an effort to curb the prevalence of these defects, new government guidelines strongly suggest that women who are planning to get pregnant, or currently are pregnant, should begin supplementing their diet with folic acid. According to the Centers […]
02/08/2019
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By Jhoanna Robinson
Synthetic vs natural: Folate is beneficial and essential to health, but too much of the wrong kind can be bad
With many vitamins out on the market, being properly informed is the best way to make sure you’re getting what your body needs, and not just a knockoff version that’s made to copy the original. One curious case for this premise is vitamin B9. Many people know it by its two more common names — folate […]
01/30/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Do you have a vitamin B deficiency? Symptoms to watch out for
There are different types of vitamin B that the body needs to function properly. Having insufficient levels of any of these can significantly affect your body. However, it is important to note that deficiencies in specific types of vitamin B may not manifest in similar ways. To help you identify if you have are deficient in any […]
01/27/2019
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By Ralph Flores
British government urged to add folic acid to white bread as a public health measure; proponents say it would save hundreds of lives each year
A study carried out by researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have called on the U.K., as well as other countries, to look at the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid to curb spina bifida cases and other neural tube defects (NTDs). The study, which was published in Public Health, explained that an earlier report used […]
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