Folate Levels & Pregnancy

By Mary DiMatteo | June 28, 2016 |

“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…

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Folate Associated with Decreased Glaucoma Risk

By Diane Silverman | July 23, 2014 |

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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