Depression is not just a negative state of mind. It's recognized as a valid medical disorder, and there is a huge pharmaceutical segment that is catering to the needs of those who pop anti-depressants like candy. However, the truth is that those diagnosed with depression needn't resort to just these conventional remedies that have some rather adverse side effects. There are ... Continue Reading
Folate deficiency significantly reduced by mandatory fortification with folic acid of wheat flour
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
Increased consumption of folic acid can reduce birth defects but may also be associated with colorectal cancer
ScienceDaily (Dec. 14, 2010) — Folic acid can reduce birth defects including neural tube defects, congenital heart disease and oral clefts but some speculate high intakes of folic acid may be associated with adverse events such as colorectal cancer, states an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). This study, conducted by researchers at Children's Hospital of ... Continue Reading
Canadians' blood levels of folic acid now high: study
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
Importance of Probiotics
Probiotics defined Officially, probiotics is defined as "Live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host". Microbes are used as probiotics, and the most common are bifido Bacteria and Lactic Acid Bacteria. Along with these, some variants of yeast and bacilli are also found to be helpful. Probiotics are best found in ... Continue Reading