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This article reports the findings of a research team about the association between mild vitamin B-12 deficiency in older adults and accelerated cognitive decline. Being mildly vitamin B-12 deficient could be an indication that some older adults are at a greater risk for accelerated cognitive decline, an observational study from researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human ... Continue Reading
The prevalence of folate deficiency in Australians has significantly reduced since the introduction of mandatory fortification with folic acid of wheat flour used in bread-making, according to a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia. Researchers from the Institute of Haematology at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney determined the impact of mandatory ... Continue Reading
Date: Monday Dec. 13, 2010 12:27 PM ET Fortifying flour and bread with folic acid has helped to reduce the incidence of birth defects in Canada, but now, some Canadian doctors are worried we may be getting too much of the vitamin. Folic acid, the synthetic form of the B vitamin folate, is known to reduce the risk of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, congenital heart ... Continue Reading
We all need vitamins and minerals to protect our bodies from various diseases and to be healthy. Women however, need more specialized supplements because they are more prone to illnesses and diseases as a result of their physiological make up. For example, women are prone to osteoporosis, which can cause them to fracture their hips and other bones at the slightest fall. Women ... Continue Reading
Vitamin B9, usually called folic acid, has long been known to reduce the risk of spinal birth defects. It is also necessary for healthy red blood cells. Also believed to help suppress allergic reactions and lessen the severity of asthma symptoms. Folic acid is involved in the replication of DNA and RNA. It helps to keep levels of homocysteine down in our blood, which in turn ... Continue Reading
