Folate and vitamin B12, two important nutrients for the development of healthy nerves and blood cells, may work together to protect cognitive function among seniors, reports a new epidemiological ...

June 14, 2011 — High intake of folic acid from fortified food and supplements is not likely to worsen the biochemical abnormalities linked to B 12 deficiency, according to the results of a ...

BALTIMORE (WJZ)-- A delicate balance must be struck when it comes to the intake of folate and B12 by pregnant women, according to new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

London, UK - Vitamin B12 in addition to folic acid should be used to fortify food. The combination is better at lowering blood concentrations of homocysteine, and as a result, the risk of ...

Adding the dietary supplements folate and vitamin B12 to treatment with antipsychotic medication improved a core symptom component of schizophrenia in a study of more than 100 patients. The study ...

Folate and vitamin B12 supplements how been found in some MS patients to increase energy and overall well-being by reducing homocysteine levels. Multiple sclerosis (MS) currently has no cure, but ...

Experts are questioning a study that suggests a link between high levels of folic acid in pregnant women and a greater risk for children with autism. Taking the nutrient folate during pregnancy can ...

In contrast to evidence that folate and associated compounds are protective against cancer, a new study from Sweden has detected a positive association between high plasma levels of these compounds ...

Folate and folic acid are two forms of vitamin B9: folate occurs naturally in foods, while folic acid is synthetic and used in supplements and fortified foods. Vitamin B9 supports cell growth and DNA ...

Folate may protect cognition in seniors, but only with adequate levels of vitamin B12. In an epidemiological study, low B-vitamin status was associated with anemia and cognitive impairment. Low ...