Vitamin B6 May Improve Prostate Cancer Survival Sep 24, 2009
For their study, Kasperzyk and her colleagues looked at the intakes of vitamins B6, B12, folate, riboflavin and methionine among 525 prostate cancer patients who were followed for up to 20 years. Few men took dietary supplements, Kasperzyk said, so the study focused on consumption from food. (Newsmax)
AGING & CARING: 20 easy ways to boost your memory Sep 24, 2009
But people who are deficient in folate and vitamin B12 have an increased risk of developing dementia ... Great vegetable sources of folate include romaine lettuce, spinach, asparagus, turnip greens, mustard greens, parsley, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, and beets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Whole-grain pasta noodles getting easier to love Sep 23, 2009
Eating grains fortified with folate before and during pregnancy helps prevent neural tube defects during fetal development. Source. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Two-way Communication Between Common Biological Pathways And Body's Daily Clock Sep 22, 2009
The clock-influencing genes are involved in a large number of biological processes, but the researchers found that components of insulin metabolism, folate metabolism, and the cell cycle were overrepresented in the gene screen, suggesting that these pathways are closely linked to the clock. "Clock biologists all appreciated that the communication went one direction from the clock to biological processes but I don't think anyone anticipated that there would be this level of integration with cell... (Science Daily)
A bounty to share Sep 17, 2009
Folate Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman s risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect. Excellent vegetable sources: black eye peas, cooked spinach, great northern beans, and asparagus. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Parents, teach your fussy children well Sep 13, 2009
" Dr Stanton also said parents should avoid substituting snacks for attention. Join the conversation You're the only person reading this now. . . Related Coverage Fruit bars: they re convenient for lunchboxes and handbags, kids ... ONE Sydney primary school has scored top marks for monitoring the health ... MOST bread will be fortified with synthetic folate from today in a bid ... Top Life articles Wellbeing Topics (348) (164) (109) (74) (34) (24) (19) (16) (11) (9) (9) (7) (317) (170) (125)... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Folic acid in a loaf near you Sep 13, 2009
MOST bread will be fortified with synthetic folate from today in a bid to reduce birth defects in babies ... But Australia is going it alone in deciding to mandate the fortification of bread-making flour with synthetic folate after New Zealand delayed the move last month ... Increasing the intake of folate, also found in fresh fruit and leafy green vegetables, will also benefit the wider community. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Benefits of Eating Guava Sep 7, 2009
Helps fight gingivitis, a gum disease, because of its rich concentration of folate. Helps treat swollen gums, alleviates tooth ache, and prevents oral cancer. (Suite101.com)
Trial of free school meals starts Sep 3, 2009
the minimum carbohydrate, protein, fibre, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, calcium, iron and zinc. The School Food Trust, charged by the government with improving school meals, says the new standards are important because for many pupils school lunch is the main meal of the day. (BBC News -- UK)
Folic acid: On the pill Sep 3, 2009
Folic acid is a precursor of folate, a vitamin found in foods such as spinach and oranges ... In fact, it is converted to folate in the liver by the addition of four hydrogen atoms ... 4 mg is converted into folate in most people. (The Economist)
Betsy Wadland: More matters when it comes to fruits and veggies Sep 3, 2009
- Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord defect. - Iron is needed for healthy blood and normal functioning of all cells. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
• Thinking more kindly of that ear of corn Sep 2, 2009
A medium ear, at about 100 calories, offers about 10 percent of the federally recommended daily value, or DV, of Vitamin C and folate. That ear of corn delivers about 12 percent of the DV for Vitamin B1, or thiamine, which helps your body convert carbs into energy and keeps your heart, muscles and nervous system working well. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Fun Artichoke Vacation Trips in Cal... Sep 2, 2009
An artichoke has a nutty flavor filled with vitamin C, folate, potassium, and low in sodium. It is fat-free at only 25 calories itself. (Suite101.com)
Greatest food myths busted! Sep 1, 2009
They have good quantities of fibre, carotenoids, potassium and folate as well. Related Articles. (India Times, India)
Chance for healthier food Aug 29, 2009
Adding a vegetable, such as a cup of broccoli, would add 110 percent of the recommended daily allowance of connective tissue-enhancing vitamin C and 13 percent of the recommended daily allotment of red-blood-cell-strengthening folate. Natalie Fischetti, 22, of DeBary said she will have to get used to drinking skim milk, but it also will have her trying new and different vegetables that she hasn't been sure that her 7-year-old child would like. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
NZ abandons deal to put folate in flour Aug 28, 2009
AUSTRALIA will go it alone next month when it begins the mandatory fortification of bread-making flour with synthetic folate ... But critics claim pregnant women and those of child-bearing age would have to consume between 10 and 12 slices of bread a day to protect their unborn offspring from birth defects, and that targeting specific sections of the population, such as indigenous communities where folate levels are low, would be far more effective ... Since Foods Standards made the decision... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Summers bounty Aug 27, 2009
Eating fruits and veggies of different colors gives your body a wide range of valuable nutrients like fiber, folate, potassium and vitamin A and C.. The perfect solution is to eat them fresh as snacks, add them to casseroles, salads, stir fry or try one of the delicious pickles or jelly recipes below. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Jody Johnson: Alleviating restless leg syndrome Aug 26, 2009
Vitamin E and folic acid have been shown to help, as touted by Melvyn R. Werback in his excellent book "Nutritional Influences on Illnesses." In this book, he cites case reports on six women with RLS who were found to be folate deficient and were relieved of their symptoms with folic acid supplementation. Folic acid is a B-vitamin, and ALL B s work best if taken in a group. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Restless Leg Syndrome Treatments fo... Aug 26, 2009
Treatment with supplements such as vitamin B, magnesium, or folate should be under physician supervision. Blood samples may be checked to see if these levels are within normal ranges. (Suite101.com)
10 biggest sleep problems: How to fix them Aug 22, 2009
Restless leg syndrome has been linked to deficiencies in iron and B vitamins, particularly folate, so talk to your doctor about boosting your intake of these nutrients. Treatment for restless leg syndrome usually involves taking one of several drugs developed for , such as pramipexole, ropinirole, L-dopa/carbidopa, bromocriptine, and pergolide, all of which have been shown to reduce or eliminate the muscle jerks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Folic acid fortification risk Aug 19, 2009
Serum samples were analysed for plasma folate, plasma folic acid and red cell folate ... 31% of total plasma folate, 17 out of 20 babies (fasted) (CI: 62 ... 25% of total plasma folate. (BioMed Central)
Folic Acid: Mandatory Fortification May Be Unnecessary Aug 19, 2009
5, 2009) For the past several decades, evidence has shown that greater dietary intake of the B-vitamin, folate, offers protection against the development of certain common cancers and reduces neural tube. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Asparagus Could be New Hangover Cur... Aug 19, 2009
The health properties of asparagus probably result from its high levels of folate and potassium, as well as it being a good source of Vitamin C. Green asparagus contains approximately six times the levels of Vitamin C than citrus fruits. Asparagus Could be a Hangover Cure. (Suite101.com)
Low Choline Levels In Pregnant Women Raise Babies' Risk For Brain And Spinal-cord Defects, Study Shows Aug 18, 2009
(May 30, 2009) Women of childbearing age can reduce the risk of having a child born with a neural tube defect such as spina bifida by eating enough folate or folic acid. New research using mice confirms the. (Science Daily)
A Healthy Pregnancy Diet Aug 17, 2009
Vitamin B12 and folate (folic acid) deficiencies may be associated with iron-deficiency anemia. Folic acid and iron are found in the same types of foods. (Suite101.com)
Super Food Facts Aug 15, 2009
Oranges With fiber, pectin, potassium, folate, polyphenols and of course, vitamin C, oranges have the power perform a number of healthy task in the body. They help in supporting heart health, preventing cancer, stroke, diabetes, and a number of other ailments. (Suite101.com)
Raising Chickens in the City Aug 14, 2009
Are full of 13 essential nutrients including choline, folate and lutein. Are less than 5 grams of total fat. (Suite101.com)
Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity Linked With Lower Risk Of Alzheimer Disease Aug 14, 2009
Higher adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet is linked to lower risk for mortality and chronic diseases, and "might also have protective effects against cognitive decline in older individuals, because it combines several foods and nutrients potentially protective against cognitive dysfunction or dementia, such as fish, monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamins B12 and folate, antioxidants (vitamin E, carotenoids, flavonoids), and moderate amounts of alcohol," the authors write. But its association... (Science Daily)
Elderly men in hostels have to beg staff for more to eat Aug 12, 2009
Their intake of calcium, magnesium, folate, zinc and fibre was also too low and most meals contained too much saturated fat. It was horrible to watch these men practically begging, having to chat up the servery staff to get them on side just to get a little bit of extra food,'' said a researcher, Julie Woods. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New Cancer Drug Delivery System Is Effective And Reversible Aug 11, 2009
Some small molecules, such folate, a vitamin, also work as cancer cell targeting agents, but those now in use are not as good as antibodies at binding to cancer cells. To solve the cell-targeting problem, the U. of I. team turned its attention to small molecules called aptamers. (Science Daily)
Dietary patterns in clinical subtypes of multiple sclerosis: an exploratory study Aug 11, 2009
The total group of MS patients had, compared to the Dutch population, a lower intake of folate, magnesium and copper and a lower energy intake. Compared to the daily recommended allowance, the MS patients had a lower than recommended intake of folic acid, magnesium, zinc and selenium. (Nutrition Journal)
Cognitive Decline Not Linked To Socioeconomic Status In Elderly, According To New Study Aug 10, 2009
12, 2007) 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. (Science Daily)
Foot Steps to Health: Zucchini Aug 9, 2009
Zucchini are low in calories and provide a good source of folate, vitamin C and potassium. This recipe is 500 Club-approved and will be available to taste at Festival Foods nutrition kiosks this month. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Tomatoes for Your Health Jul 29, 2009
Vitamin B6 combined with folate, both of which are present in tomatoes, are able to lower homocysteine levels. High amounts of homocysteine are linked with heart disease. (Suite101.com)
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Associated With Higher Alzheimer's, Dementia Risk Jul 25, 2009
9, 2007) Individuals who take in higher levels of the nutrient folate through both diet and supplements may have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the January issue of. . (Science Daily)
Mom's Diet Before Conception May Affect Baby Jul 23, 2009
Researchers found that the effects of nutrition, such as a high-fat diet and vitamin B and folate. Researchers found that the effects of nutrition, such as a high-fat diet and vitamin B and folate deficiencies, as well as diseases such as diabetes, during this time could trigger epigenetic changes that manifest in offspring as obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease ... Researchers found that the effects of nutrition, such as a and vitamin B and folate deficiencies, as well as... (ABC News)
Ovary Removal May Increase Lung Cancer Risk Jul 22, 2009
(May 21, 2007) A study of more than 75,000 adults found that taking supplemental multivitamins, vitamin C and E and folate do not decrease the risk of lung cancer. The study, which also did not find any increased. (Science Daily)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Birth Defects Jul 21, 2009
Eat foods with a high folate content, or foods enriched with folic acid. A folic acid deficiency can lead to a type of birth defect called a neural tube defect. (MEDLINEplus)
500 Club: You just can’t beat beets Jul 19, 2009
- A one-cup serving of beets has about 75 calories and is an excellent source of folate, which is essential for normal tissue growth and important during pregnancy. - Beets also are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C and potassium. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Nutritional Value of Bananas Jul 16, 2009
Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, helps with brain function, energy conversion, and along with folate and B12, it works to reduce homocysteine levels. Homocysteine is an amino acid, which in high quantities is connected to a higher risk of heart attack. (Suite101.com)
Click to read: Lose Weight with Fast Food Jul 16, 2009
Sushi: 8 pieces California roll; 1/2 cup edamame; a green salad with 2 tablespoons Asian sesame-ginger dressing "Heart-healthy soy protein and folate." Calories 510; Fat 15g (sat 3g); Protein 15g; Sugars 17g; Fiber 7g. Snacks (About 150 calories) David Original Sunflower Seeds (1. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Scientists Characterizes New Syndrome Of Allergy, Apraxia, Malabsorption Jul 16, 2009
1, 2006) Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have found the mechanism by which the B vitamin folate -- a crucially important nutrient -- is absorbed by the intestinal. (May 11, 2007) Skin patch screening test for allergy to fragrances -- second only to nickel as the most common cause of contact dermatitis in the Western world -- may not detect some cases of allergy to a widely. (Science Daily)
Dough! NZ bakes in fear over folate Jul 14, 2009
NZ bakes in fear over folate ... NZ bakes in fear over folate ... The overarching food regulator, Food Standards Australia New Zealand, says the mandatory fortification of bread flour with a synthetic form of folate - folic acid - will help reduce the incidences of neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Save on groceries Jul 13, 2009
Pulse for health: Lentils and dry beans have nutrients found in both vegetable and meat food groups, including significant protein, fiber, folate, iron and other minerals. 3. (FOX61, CT)
Irish-led research team rule out link between specific antibodies and spina bifida Jul 9, 2009
Within an embryo, folate is essential for many developmental processes including the closure of the neural tube to make the spinal column. Folate receptors enable the uptake of the folate into cells and the research in 2004 indicated that folic acid auto-antibodies obstructed this process ... Dr Anne Molloy, School of Medicine, Trinity and lead author says; 'Since intervention trials in the early 1990s it was accepted that extra folate, either as synthetic folic acid supplements or by way of... (EurekAlert!)
Lack of Association between Folate-Receptor Autoantibodies and Neural-Tube Defects Jul 9, 2009
Background A previous report described the presence of autoantibodies against folate receptors in 75% of serum samples from women with a history of pregnancy complicated by a neural-tube defect, as compared with 10% of controls ... Study 2, conducted to confirm that the storage of samples did not influence the folate-receptor autoantibodies, included fresh samples from 37 case mothers, 22 control mothers, 10 women who had never been pregnant, and 9 men ... All samples were assayed for blocking... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Prostate Cancer 'Homing Device' Delivers Drugs Jul 7, 2009
In 1995 Low developed a similar method to infiltrate cancer cells by attaching treatments to the vitamin folate, which many cancers rapidly consume ... Low was inspired to find a similar way to target prostate cancer, which does not have the same appetite for folate, he said. (Science Daily)
ADA releases updated position paper on vegetarian diets Jul 2, 2009
"Vegetarians tend to have a lower body mass index and lower overall cancer rates. Vegetarian diets tend to be lower in saturated fat and cholesterol and have higher levels of dietary fiber, magnesium and potassium, vitamins C and E, folate, carotenoids, flavonoids and other phytochemicals. These nutritional differences may explain some of the health advantages of those following a varied, balanced vegetarian diet.". The position paper draws on results from ADA's evidence analysis process and... (EurekAlert!)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Jun 27, 2009
Other tests should include a complete blood count to look for megaloblastic anemia, if present, and serum folate levels to ensure that megaloblastic anemia is not secondary to folate deficiency. In certain cases, it may be important to determine the cause of vitamin B12 deficiency, particularly if pernicious anemia is a possibility. (Suite101.com)
U.S. Seniors 'Smarter' Than English Seniors Jun 26, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 25, 2009) Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School, the University of Cambridge and the University of Michigan have carried out the first international comparison of cognitive function in nationally representative samples of older adults in the US and England and discovered that US seniors performed significantly better that their English counterparts. The finding is surprising because older people in the US are known to suffer more from cardiovascular risk factors and... (Science Daily)
Protecting Baby When Mom Drinks Jun 24, 2009
Nutrition plays a powerful role in proper development of the brain and nervous system: Getting enough folate during pregnancy, for example, can prevent and related birth defects. In addition, significant alcohol consumption interferes with mom's ability to absorb various nutrients, in turn affecting whether her fetus gets enough. (W-USA News, DC)
Healthy Diet May Boost Men's Fertility Jun 16, 2009
The men with normal semen ate more carbohydrates, fiber, folate, vitamin C and lycopene than the men with poor semen quality. The men with healthy semen also ate less fat and less protein. (MEDLINEplus)
Packed with goodness Jun 3, 2009
Kiwifruit also has four peaches worth of folate, which is crucial before and during pregnancy for healthy development of the baby and also for healthy skin and blood cells. It is also loaded with antioxidants such as polyphenols and carotenoids to offer protection from damaging free radicals. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Studies tout benefits of folic acid Jun 2, 2009
Folic acid is an artificial version of folate, a B vitamin found in leafy green vegetables, citrus fruit, and dried beans. Everyone needs regular folate because it's important for healthy cell growth, yet the body doesn't store enough of it ... Enough folate in pregnancy's earliest days can prevent devastating birth defects of the spine and brain called neural tube defects, including spina bifida. (Boston Globe)
Folic acid in pregnancy better than thought Jun 2, 2009
"Folate is assuming the role of a chameleon, if you will," says Dr. Joel Mason of Tufts University's nutrition research center, who is researching that possible risk ... Folic acid is an artificial version of folate, a B vitamin found in leafy green vegetables, citrus fruit and dried beans ... Everyone needs regular folate because it's important for healthy cell growth yet the body doesn't store up enough of it. (MSNBC -- Health)
Is Vitamin D Deficiency Linked To Alzheimer's Disease And Vascular Dementia? May 28, 2009
5, 2008) Folate deficiency is associated with a tripling in the risk of developing dementia among elderly people, suggests new research. The onset of dementia was significantly more likely in those whose. (Science Daily)
Some neural tube defects in mice linked to enzyme deficiency May 26, 2009
St. Louis, May 25, 2009 Women of childbearing age can reduce the risk of having a child born with a neural tube defect such as spina bifida by eating enough folate or folic acid. However, folate prevents only about 70 percent of these defects. (EurekAlert!)
Folic acid key for fetal development May 20, 2009
Folate and folic acid are terms used interchangeably, however; folic acid is the synthetic form of the vitamin, whereas folate is found naturally in foods. Green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit juices, legumes, liver and fortified cereals are excellent sources. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Folic Acid Effecive In Preventing Congenital Heart Defects, Canadian Research Shows May 20, 2009
15 mg of folate per 100 g of flour. Thanks to provincial databases, the researchers showed that the rate of congenital heart defects between 1999 and 2005 was 1. (Science Daily)
Long-Term Folate Use Cuts Preterm Delivery Risk May 14, 2009
The reduction in risk was greatest among women who had been taking folate for a year or longer before getting pregnant, he explained, while the preventive effects of supplementation were most powerful for preventing the earliest -- and riskiest -- preterm births. Right now, Bukowski noted in an interview, the US Public Health Service recommends that every woman who is capable of getting pregnant take 400 micrograms of folate every day, but only about 40 percent of women of childbearing age... (MEDLINEplus)
Taking Folic Acid Supplements Before Conception Linked To Reduced Risk Of Premature Birth May 13, 2009
Currently, there are no effective methods of prevention or treatment of premature (preterm) birth, but previous studies have suggested that lower concentrations of folate (folic acid) are associated with shorter duration of pregnancy ... The results of this study showed that taking folate supplements for at least one year before conception was associated with a 70% reduction in spontaneous premature birth between 20 and 28 weeks (a reduction from 0 ... 18%), as compared to the rate of preterm... (Science Daily)
Folic acid 'protects baby hearts' May 13, 2009
Since then, at the request of the Chief Medical Officer, an expert working group on folate has been considering the results of recent trials looking at the effect of folic acid on the risk of some types of cancer ... Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin found in a wide variety of foods including liver and green leafy vegetables. (BBC News -- Health)
For healthy, tasty eggs, don't use just the whites May 13, 2009
Eggs are packed with nutrients, and most them -- vitamins A and E, folate, calcium, iron and lutein -- are in the yolks. Sure, yolks also pack dietary cholesterol, but many scientists now think saturated fat is the bigger culprit in raising blood cholesterol. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Taking Folic Acid for a Year Before Pregnancy May Reduce Risk of Preterm Birth May 12, 2009
The study links pre-conceptional folate supplementation of at least one year to reduced early premature delivery rates of 50 to 70 percent, regardless of age, race or other factors ... The study is an observational analysis based on the self-reporting of folate supplementation by 38,033 participants in an earlier trial sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) ... "Through the NIH trials, we received highly accurate evidence of gestational age enabling us to determine that folate... (PR Newswire)
Hasselbeck's 'View' May 6, 2009
It just delivers more nutrients to your body especially for women when you're looking for things like folate. You know if I didn't find out about this diet, I don't know if I'd be able to have the kids. (Fox News)
