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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

People with low levels of B12 or folate may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a study in the May 8 issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy ...

Folate is a B vitamin that plays important roles in cell growth and metabolism. You can get folate from kale, but lentils, ...

When it comes to eating healthy, most people understand how important key nutrients like protein and fats are -- but vitamins ...

Despite what those Instagram ads or juice companies might lead you to believe, a healthy liver does a beautiful job of "cleansing" and "detoxing" itself. That said, a surprising number—about 25% 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...