Posts Tagged ‘Folic Acid’
Supplementation and Brain Function
Several studies are out further confirming the link between proper supplementation and brain health. One study focused on vitamin D deficiency in ethnic minorities and found the following: “Low VitD status was associated with accelerated decline in cognitive function domains in ethnically diverse older adults, including African American and Hispanic individuals who exhibited a high…
Read MoreFolate Levels & Pregnancy
“Proper maternal folate levels during pregnancy may protect children from a future risk of obesity, especially those born to obese mothers, according to a study led by researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health.” To continue, “Folate, an essential B vitamin, reduces the fetus’ risk for neural tube defects, which are malformations affecting the…
Read More“B”eat Depression
January 21, 2015 Essential for mental and emotional well-being, B-complex vitamins must be replenished to the body on a daily basis. A study recently done involving patients with a major depressive episode receiving additional B vitamins during treatment. The study authors conclude that: “B vitamins did not increase the 12-week efficacy of antidepressant treatment, but enhanced…
Read MoreFolate Associated with Decreased Glaucoma Risk
July 23, 2014 In a recent study done (Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study), Joe found it News Worthy that high folate intake is linked to a lower risk of a common secondary type of glaucoma. Secondary glaucomas can develop as complications of other medical conditions such as previous surgery or diabetes…
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