7 diet tips from Loser nutritionist Nov 13, 2008
Theyre also rich in folic acid, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc and antioxidants. The complex carbohydrates they contain provide steady energy that lasts well beyond mealtime. (MSNBC -- Health)
Vitamins E And C Supplements Not Effective For Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease In Men Nov 12, 2008
(May 8, 2008) Women at high-risk of cardiovascular disease who took a daily supplement of folic acid and vitamin B6 and B12 for seven years did not have an overall reduced rate of cardiovascular events, despite a ... 5, 2008) A daily supplementation combination that included folic acid and vitamin B6 and B12 had no significant effect on the overall risk of cancer, including breast cancer, among women at high risk of. (Science Daily)
Load up on these five items and your brain will thank you Nov 12, 2008
It can be found in orange juice, green vegetables, and whole grain foods, including those enriched with folic acid such as breads, cereals, pasta and rice ... Found in orange juice, green vegetables, cantaloupe and whole grain foods, including those enriched with folic acid such as breads, cereals, pasta and rice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Study: Vitamins Don't Thwart Heart Disease Nov 11, 2008
A second study found that vitamins B-12 and B-9 (folic acid) did not prevent heart disease either, supporting the results of previous trials. That study involved more than 12,000 heart attack survivors and was led by Dr. Jane Armitage of the in England. (CBS News)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
Folic acid and B vitamins lower blood levels of , an amino acid that's linked to heart disease. Apparently, though, the well-nourished U.S. women in this study were already getting plenty of the nutrients in their diet, so taking supplements didn't make a difference, Bloomberg. (USA Today -- Money)
Iron could save China's children Nov 10, 2008
The study, which took place over four years in two poor rural counties in northwest China, assessed the impact of taking iron/folic acid and multiple micronutrient supplements (containing 15 minerals and vitamins) during pregnancy, compared with folic acid alone. While the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have proposed the use of multiple micronutrient supplements during pregnancy, this study found that although multiple micronutrients did improve... (ScienceAlert)
Obesity 'linked to birth defects' Nov 9, 2008
Incidents of spina bifida, a condition which occurs when part of the spinal cord is uncovered, have been greatly reduced by better nutrition and in particular the addition of folic acid to pregnant women's diet. "The women in this study may not be getting adequate nutritional intake," he said. (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
Crop of the week: Eggplant Nov 9, 2008
It is a good source of fiber, folic acid, manganese, thiamin, vitamin B6, magnesium and potassium, and also has vitamin C, Niacin, iron, some protein and pantothenic acid. It also is a source of antioxidants. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Get to know all about those leafy greens Nov 7, 2008
Health perks: According to Susan Moores, spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, mache is said to have "stimulant, diuretic and laxative effects." It is an excellent source of vitamin A and C, iron, folic acid and zinc, she adds. Additionally, it's known for its potassium, omega-3 fatty acids and B6. (Honolulu Advertiser)
BETTER LIFE: Smokers more addicted now than in '80s, '90s Nov 7, 2008
Addiction - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Study: Smokers more addicted now than in '80s, '90s. (USA Today -- Life)
My new program Nov 7, 2008
There's more thiamine and niacin and folic acid in the gruel than you can shake a stick at, so it's extremely healthy. This may seem like a harsh program to you, but there are thousands of satisfied customers, and people in white lab coats, and, apparently, a nutritionist who will occasionally change your gruel formula to meet your special needs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vitamin B supplements no help against cancer Nov 6, 2008
Women who took a daily supplement that included vitamins B6 and B12 and folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, for about 7-1/2 years were no more or less likely to develop or die from cancer than women who took a placebo, the researchers said ... Folic acid may helpPeople can get folic acid and other B vitamins in the diet through leafy green vegetables and fortified cereals or through vitamin supplements ... For example, folic acid is important in the production of red blood cells and is... (MSNBC -- Health)
Folic acid and B vitamins are OK, but they're not cancer fighters Nov 6, 2008
Take those folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 supplements every day if you want, just don't expect them to lower your cancer risk ... So the researchers went looking through data from the Women's Antioxidant and Folic Acid Cardiovascular Study, which assessed effects of the supplements on cardiovascular disease ... "Treatment with combined folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 provided neither beneficial nor harmful effects on overall risk of total cancer, breast cancer or deaths from... (Los Angeles Times)
Folic Acid, B Vitamins Do Not Appear To Affect Cancer Risk Nov 6, 2008
5, 2008) A daily supplementation combination that included folic acid and vitamin B6 and B12 had no significant effect on the overall risk of cancer, including breast cancer, among women at high risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study in the November 5 issue of JAMA. ... "Background fortification of the food supply with folic acid (a synthetic form of folate), a policy that began in the United States in 1998 to reduce risk of neural tube defects, has improved folate status in the... (Science Daily)
Jen + John = Twins? Nov 6, 2008
Star reports Jen is doing everything she can to make these babies, a pal says, "Jen has also changed her diet. She's taking a lot of folic acid and has upped her intake of milk and beef -- all of which are supposed to increase your chances of having twins.". MORE NEWS: Madonna Rocks the ObamaNation. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer Nov 6, 2008
TUESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Taking folic acid or other B vitamin supplements won't lower your risk of cancer, new research shows ... "In women at risk of cardiovascular disease, we found that folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 had no beneficial or harmful effects on the risk of invasive cancer or breast cancer," said study author Dr. Shumin Zhang, an associate professor of medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, in Boston ... Because adequate levels of... (MEDLINEplus)
B vitamins might not cut cancer risk Nov 5, 2008
Women who took a daily supplement that included vitamins B-6 and B-12 and folic acid, also known as vitamin B-9, for about 7 1/2 years were no more or less likely to develop or die from cancer than women who took a placebo, the researchers said ... People can get folic acid and other B vitamins in the diet through leafy green vegetables and fortified cereals or through vitamin supplements ... For example, folic acid is important in the production of red blood cells and is important for women to... (Boston Globe)
Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer Nov 5, 2008
Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer - washingtonpost ... Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer ... TUESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Taking folic acid or other B vitamin supplements won't lower your risk of cancer, new research shows. (Washington Post)
Folic acid, B vitamins don't prevent cancer in women, study finds Nov 5, 2008
In the longest-running trial of its kind, doctors found that folic acid and other B vitamins didn't prevent breast cancer or cancer in general, according to a seven-year study of 5,442 women in today's Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers randomly assigned some of the women to take the supplements folic acid, vitamin B-6 and vitamin B-12 and others to get placebos ... Despite the negative results, some women should still take folic acid, said author Shumin Zhang, an... (Honolulu Advertiser)
B Vitamins Offer Little Cancer Protection, Study Shows Nov 5, 2008
Doctors from Brigham and Women's Hospital studied more than 5,400 women at high risk for heart disease who were taking either a daily supplement of vitamins B12, B6 and folic acid -- or a placebo. The women took the pills for more than seven years but did not lower their overall risk for heart disease or for cancer. (KERO 23, CA)
B Vitamins Don't Protect Against Cancer Nov 5, 2008
Women who took a daily supplement that included vitamins B6 and B12 and folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, for about 7-1/2 years were no more or less likely to develop or die from cancer than women who took a placebo, the researchers said ... People can get folic acid and other B vitamins in the diet through leafy green vegetables and fortified cereals or through vitamin supplements ... For example, folic acid is important in the production of red blood cells and is important for women to... (Newsmax)
No change in spine defect rates: report Nov 5, 2008
"There was no significant decrease in neural tube defects among births during the period, despite early diagnosis, health education and health promotion programs and voluntary fortification of food with folic acid," the report states. There has been increasing evidence that boosting intake of folic acid during the period around conception helps protect against defects ... "In light of this evidence, Australia will join many other developed countries in implementing mandatory folic acid... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Cancer Fighting Foods Nov 4, 2008
Folic acid is a member of the B complex family and it is a powerful nutrient in cancer fighting and prevention ... Supplements to prevent and fight cancer include vitamins A, B-complex, C, D, E, folic acid, multi/mineral, multi/vitamin, coenzyme Q10, selenium, chlorella and green tea. (Suite101.com)
Prenatal Exposure To Famine May Lead To Persistent Epigenetic Changes Nov 4, 2008
They are also interested in the effect of other specific exposures during early development, including folic acid supplementation around conception as these may have an effect on methylation in the developing fetus. "Understanding how epigenetic control responds to well defined early exposures may shed light on the link between development and health over a life time and ultimately suggest new ways to prevent human disease," said Dr. Lumey. (Science Daily)
• Rash has been difficult to diagnose Nov 4, 2008
5 milligrams four times a day, five days a week, and six times a day, two days a week) he is taking Celebrex, Sular, clonidine, B-6, B-12, folic acid, one calcium plus D pill, one multivitamin/mineral and one glucosamine/chondroitin pill ... Your husband is taking a multivitamin daily, which, by itself, is good, but he is also taking B-6, B-12, folic acid and calcium plus D, which is likely in the multivitamin already. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Uganda: HIV Prevention- Neverapine Repackaged for Home Births Nov 3, 2008
"We would have considered dispensers or pharmacists but this drug should be given on demand.It will be intergrated in the ante-natal interventions like phasinder, deworming, iron and folic acid supplements.After these pregnancy interventions and checks, the midwife explains the approach to the mothers, advices them to keep the drug at room temperature and administer it as soon as the baby is born," Salmond says. "If the mothers have not told their husbands and caregivers that they are... (allAfrica.com)
Constipation Problem Oct 29, 2008
Foods high in fiber, magnesium, potassium and folic acid. The natural food supplements that are important for maximal nourishment and regular bowel movements are: Magnesium and calcium together in solution form, potassium, vitamin B complex, vitamin C and a good multimineral\multivitamin combination. (Suite101.com)
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The tart, tiny green fruits are relatives of the tomato and are packed with potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A and folic acid. To enjoy, boil until tender, then toss into a blender with jalapenos, chopped white onion, lime juice, salt and a dash of sugar. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Heart Failure Patients Have Higher Risk Of Fractures Oct 25, 2008
12, 2005) Patients who took folic acid and vitamin B12 after their stroke had a reduced risk of hip fracture compared to patients who took placebo, according to an article in the March 2 issue of. . (Science Daily)
Good mood food Oct 24, 2008
Yet another food that is chock-full of stress-relieving B vitamins, broccoli has the added benefit of containing folate (folic acid), which is also part of the B vitamin family. And since low levels of folate have been linked to depression in many studies, including research following thousands of people in Finland and California, it stands to reason that if you keep your folate levels up, you're less likely to be down in the dumps. (iAfrica.com)
Eat to beat cancer! Oct 20, 2008
Folic acid is found in dark green veggies, lentils, oatmeal and other fortified cereals, and orange juice. Get active. (iAfrica.com)
More Exercise and Less Alcohol Oct 19, 2008
Several studies, including the Nurses' Health Study, suggest that the increased risk for breast cancer associated with alcohol occurs mostly in women who don't get adequate amounts of the B vitamin folic acid. So at least make sure that you get at least 400mcg of folic acid per day. (eFluxMedia)
CFIA updates warning over No Name flour Oct 16, 2008
The flour may contain excessively high levels of folic acid, iron, niacin, riboflavin and thiamine. Made by Prairie Flour Mills Ltd. of Elie, Manitoba, the flour is sold in 2. (CBC.ca)
Vitamin B Does Not Slow Cognitive Decline In Alzheimer's, Study Finds Oct 16, 2008
The study included supplementation with folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 for 18 months in 409 individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups of unequal size; to increase enrollment, 60 percent were treated with high-dose supplements and the remaining 40 percent treated with identical dosages of placebo. (Science Daily)
B vitamins fail to slow Alzheimer's decline Oct 15, 2008
But when the researchers gave people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease high-dose supplements of vitamins B6 and B12 and the B vitamin folic acid for 18 months, they did no better on tests assessing cognitive skills such as memory and language than similar patients who were given a placebo ... Some got daily doses of five milligrams of folic acid, one milligram of vitamin B12 and 25 milligrams of vitamin B6 ... People can get folic acid and other B vitamins in the diet through leafy green... (MSNBC -- Health)
Lifestyle advice after major surgery, adjustments to diet Oct 15, 2008
Replace all these with a new list of healthier choices, such as extra virgin olive oil, virgin coconut oil, fish oil, garlic, folic acid supplements, unsalted herbs and spices, multi-grain muesli, low-fat dairy products, low or zero-sodium salt, low-calorie sweeteners and green tea. Please make sure to have at least three servings (bowls) of fresh salad (for example: a mix of green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, colorful capsicum, onion, red beans, a slice of beet or pineapple with a dash of your... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
A Push for Adding B12, Though the Jury Is Out Oct 15, 2008
But in recent decades, epidemiological studies have linked several nutrients, especially vitamins C and E, beta carotene and folic acid, to chronic ills including heart disease and cancer. That led people to take large doses in hopes of warding off dire consequences. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Iceberg lettuce gets nutritious bulking up Oct 14, 2008
Iceberg is 95 to 96 percent water, although it brings a little fiber and folic acid to the table,'' said David Still, a plant science professor at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona. Compared to others, though, its nutrient content is unbelievably low -- about one-twentieth the amount of vitamins as the darker leafy greens. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Food For Thought Oct 14, 2008
They also provide important vitamins, including iron, folic acid, zinc and potassium. COFFEE. (Glasgow Daily Record)
No-name flour recalled Oct 13, 2008
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is recalling no-name brand all-purpose flour because the product may contain excessively high levels of folic acid, iron, niacin, riboflavin and thiamine. Four people have reported having reactions after consuming the product. (Toronto Star)
Little Alcohol Goes Longer Way In Women Oct 11, 2008
The newsletter also said that women who drink should consider taking a multivitamin because alcohol can block the absorption of folic acid. Little Alcohol Goes Longer Way In Women Glass Of Wine Raises Blood-Alcohol More. (Click2Houston, TX)
Clay Hicks, who is two years old, is this year\'s March of Dimes Durant Ambassador. He will be participating, alongside his mother, in the March for Babies walk Nov. 1. Oct 10, 2008
Clay was born June 28, 2006, at the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City with Myelomeningocele-Spina Bifida with Hydrocephalus, a birth defect in which an opening is in the spinal column, a condition linked to a lack of folic acid in the mothers body during the first 28 days of pregnancy. The prognosis was grim. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Benefits and Uses of Nutritional Ye... Oct 6, 2008
Nutritional yeast also contains folic acid and essential fatty acids. How to Add Nutritional Yeast to Your Diet. (Suite101.com)
Calendar: Mind Events in October and November Oct 3, 2008
23 26 Can vitamins or folic acid prevent stroke and dementia. Should doctors treat patients in early stages of Parkinson s disease, when drug side effects may be worse than the symptoms they alleviate. (Scientific American)
Kids' Cereal Rated Oct 3, 2008
Ingredients SUGAR, WHEAT, CORN SYRUP, HONEY, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, SOY LECITHIN, VITAMINS: SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12 AND VITAMIN D. TO MAINTAIN QUALITY, BHT HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE PACKAGING. LESS THAN 0. 5g TRANS FAT PER SERVING. (Washington Post)
Mom's Diabetes Ups Baby's Risk of Multiple Defects Oct 3, 2008
He suggested that all women with diabetes who are of childbearing age talk with their doctor about getting into a preconception health care program, and take 400 micrograms of folic acid on a daily basis. This nutrient has been shown to prevent birth defects of the spinal cord and brain. (MEDLINEplus)
Sullia: Students Fall Ill after Consuming High Doses of Folic Acid Sep 25, 2008
Sullia, Sep 24: A total of 13 students of the government higher primary school in Mudnoor near here fell ill after consuming large quantities of the folic acid pills ... The government has been supplying folic acid tablets to the children facing vitamin deficiency ... Excessive consumption of folic acid can harm the intestine and even can cause bleeding there, she warned. (Daijiworld.com)
Niutang Receives Favorable Ruling on Sucralose Patents From International Trade Commission Judge Sep 23, 2008
"We have always respected the intellectual property rights of other companies, and we have made significant investments in our own research, development and manufacturing processes. In fact, we have significantly expanded our capacity to produce sucralose to meet the rising demands of our customers." Established in 1969, Niutang's commitment to producing the highest quality food additives at competitive prices has ensured its rapid growth into a leading global manufacturer of aspartame, folic... (PR Newswire)
Mother's Diet And Allergic Asthma In Offspring Sep 19, 2008
Pregnant mice that consumed diets high in supplements containing methyl-donors, such as folic acid, had offspring with more severe allergic airway disease than offspring from mice that consumed diets low in methyl-containing foods ... In addition to folic acid, the high methyl-donor diets additionally contained higher levels of L-methionine, choline, and genistein ... The current research suggests too much folic acid (and other dietary supplements) during pregnancy may be related to an increased... (Science Daily)
Meet the eggplant's extended family Sep 18, 2008
Composed of about 95 percent water, eggplant is high in fiber as well as a good source of folic acid, magnesium, vitamins B6 and B1(thiamin), and potassium. In addition, they contain an anthocyanin phytonutrient, which is an antioxidant found in the eggplant's skin. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ballet aids study to prevent cardiovascular disease Sep 18, 2008
Using a technique developed 10 years ago at to look at men with high cholesterol and blood pressure, Dr. Anne Hoch, associate professor of orthopedic surgery at the , Wauwatosa, and director of the Froedtert & MCW Sports Medicine Program, has studied 22 ballerinas to determine how common the triad is and to determine if folic acid pills will improve circulation in professional dancers and prevent heart disease. The female athlete triad was identified in the early 1990s as disordered eating,... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
‘Special girl’ rising above special needs Sep 17, 2008
Specific research being done on spina bifida indicates that increases of folic acid in the mother's diet during pregnancy could reduce the chances of the baby being born with the defect. While there is not a determined cause, it is suspected that the environment and genetics may play a key part. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Which is better - food or nutrients? Sep 11, 2008
Fruits and vegetables have lots of vitamin C and folic acid, but no vitamin B12. Meats don't have much vitamin C or folic acid, but do have vitamin B12. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vitamin link to memory loss Sep 10, 2008
The problem is even more common among the elderly, and recent moves to supplement bread with folic acid caused concern that this could mask B12 deficiency symptoms in older people. The Oxford study looked at a group of people between 61 and 87, splitting it into thirds depending on the participants' vitamin B12 levels. (BBC News -- Health)
Monday Musings: I eat; therefore I think a certain way Sep 9, 2008
They appear to be foods rich in folic acid, anti-oxidants and omega-3 oils. Spinach, orange juice, berries, oily fish such as salmon, walnuts and kiwi fruit were all mentioned, as was turmeric, a yellow spice commonly found in Indian food. (Montana Standard, MT)
Vilified vittles reconsidered Sep 7, 2008
They re actually enriched with several essential nutrients that many of us lack, including folic acid, iron and B-vitamins. Half our grains should be whole, but the other half can be white primarily so we don t miss out on these vital nutrients. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
New Evidence On Folic Acid In Diet And Colon Cancer Sep 5, 2008
Susan Duthie and colleagues note that researchers have known for years that a deficiency of folate, one of the B vitamins commonly called folic acid, increases the risk of birth defects ... 16, 2008) Although folic acid fortification has proven to lower rates of neural tube defects and some childhood cancers, there is a growing body of evidence that too much folic acid may increase one's risk of ... 14, 2002) People who have a parent or sibling with colon cancer can markedly reduce their own... (Science Daily)
Vitamins, family style: What to take when Sep 4, 2008
To Rethink Folic AcidWhy ... But recently, researchers raised the possibility that excess folic acid may increase the danger of colon cancer ... It's still important to get folate (the natural form of folic acid) in your diet. (MSNBC -- Health)
Dietitian Magician: Benefits of beer diluted with overconsumption Sep 4, 2008
Consume foods rich in folic acid. A high intake of folic acid appears to minimize much of the breast cancer risk associated with alcohol consumption ... Foods rich in folic acid include orange juice, spinach, dried beans and almonds. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
The Dietitian Magician: Building a better baby Sep 4, 2008
Build a better body Folic acid A shortage of folic acid is the most common nutrient deficiency during pregnancy ... It is recommended that all women get 400 mcg of folic acid daily from puberty through menopause to prevent birth defects in their offspring ... Best bet: Take a vitamin supplement containing folic acid before becoming pregnant. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Vitamin B Supplements May Not Prevent Coronary Artery Disease Sep 3, 2008
The researchers led by Marta Ebbing assigned the participants to randomly receive varying doses of vitamin B and folic acid supplements or a placebo. The study was halted after 38 months because ""we could not detect any preventive effect of intervention with folic acid plus vitamin B12 or with vitamin B6 on mortality or major cardiovascular events," the researchers wrote in the August 20 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.The researchers also noted an increase in the... (News Locale)
Patients with coronary artery may not benefit from vitamin B ... Sep 2, 2008
The first groups were given daily dose (oral) of vitamin B12, B6 and folic acid. The second group was subjected to vitamin B12 and folic acid ... The study revealed that the groups that received vitamin B12 and folic acid for about a year showed 30 % reduction in mean plasma total homocysteine concentration. (Little About)
Obesity 'linked to birth defects' Sep 2, 2008
Incidents of spina bifida, a condition which occurs when part of the spinal cord is uncovered, have been greatly reduced by better nutrition and in particular the addition of folic acid to pregnant women's diet. "The women in this study may not be getting adequate nutritional intake," he said. (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Aug. 27, 2008 Sep 2, 2008
New evidence on folic acid in the diet and colon cancer Journal of Proteome Research ... Susan Duthie and colleagues note that researchers have known for years that a deficiency of folate, one of the B vitamins commonly called folic acid, increases the risk of birth defects. (EurekAlert!)
The new generation of Superfoods Sep 1, 2008
It helps to strengthen the immune system, increase levels of folic acid and keep blood and bones healthy. Soy - foods like Soy milk and Tofu may help reduce cholesterol as they are a good source of Soya protein, which is great for vegetarians. (Suite101.com)
