500 Club: March is the perfect time to celebrate asparagus Mar 9, 2008
One of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables, asparagus is an excellent source of folic acid and a good source of potassium, thiamin, vitamin B6 and fiber. It is low in calories, with fewer than 4 calories per spear, or 20 calories per 5. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Busy Mom's Family Favorite (1) Mar 2, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008. Busy Mom's Family Favorite. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Elegant T-bone steak dinner for the holiday Feb 13, 2008
Looking to stay at home this Valentine s Day and swoon with your sweetie over a home-cooked meal. This romantic dinner menu starring T-bone steak with Parmesan-crusted mushrooms is made for sharing. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Helpful sanity supplements for the stressed out (373) Feb 8, 2008
Add 25 50mg vitamin B6 for added punch, once daily. GABA: Our brain naturally produces GABA while we sleep. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
When that first drink should've been the last Dec 31, 2007
Studies also have shown that vitamin B6 can help to reduce the severity of a hangover. MYTH OR FACT. (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
Does Food Affect Mood? Dec 2, 2007
The link with diet is really a pretty straightforward one, as serotonin is made from an amino acid, tryptophan, along with other nutrients such as vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid. Tryptophan is found in protein-rich foods; however in order for it to have access to and work in the brain, a source of carbohydrate is needed too. (Suite101.com)
Surviving An Epilepsy Diagnosis Nov 28, 2007
Diagnosis Is Just The Beginning. If you've been recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder, you probably haven't had much time to think about treatment. (Suite101.com)
Not Enough 'Good' Cholesterol Makes It Harder To Recover From Stroke Nov 27, 2007
"The study also found stroke recovery was the most difficult for people over the age of 57 with high levels of homocysteine, which is a risk factor for heart problems and associated with low levels of vitamin B6, B12, folic acid and kidney disease.". Newman says it's unclear why these factors are contributing to a slower stroke recovery and more research is needed. (Science Daily)
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes Nov 21, 2007
This dish is a good source of; niacin, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6. Guacamole. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Blood Clotting Disorders Nov 5, 2007
The person may also be hypercoagulable if he or she has excessive levels of homocysteine in the blood (hyperhomocysteinemia), which can occur with genetic abnormalities or deficiencies in folate, vitamin B12, or vitamin B6. In thrombotic disorders, clots can form within the veins in the leg (deep vein thrombosis) which can break off, travel through the blood, and get stuck in the lung's circulation (pulmonary embolism). (Suite101.com)
Beautiful Beetroot Nov 5, 2007
Beet greens (use in salads and stir frys) are higher in nutritional value than the roots as they are a richer source of calcium, iron and vitamins A & C. The roots are a very good source of folic acid, fibre, manganese and potassium, whereas both the greens and roots are rich in magnesium, phosphorous, iron and vitamin B6. Health Benefits. (Suite101.com)
Impact Of Elevated Homocysteine Levels On Vision Under Study Oct 18, 2007
If homocysteine is not converted into methionine or cysteine (by vitamin B6) to aid protein synthesis, it can do something bad. Dr. Ganapathy notes that people need only about 1 microgram per day of vitamin B12, which comes from microorganisms common in animals gastrointestinal tract. (Science Daily)
Alternative therapies that work Oct 6, 2007
Calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B6 for PMS. Your Health Tools. (CNN -- Health)
Lowering Homocysteine Levels Does Not Improve Outcomes For Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Sep 19, 2007
Participants received a daily capsule containing folic acid and vitamin B6 and B12 or a placebo. After three months, patients in the vitamin group had their homocysteine level lowered by about 26 percent, while this level decreased by 1. (Science Daily)
Mom was right about veggies Sep 16, 2007
They provide starch and varying amounts of nutrients such as niacin, vitamin B6, zinc, and potassium. rn Vegetables are clearly an important part of a healthy diet and everyone could benefit from eating more of them. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Family Dinners Shape Healthier Eating Habits Sep 14, 2007
For women, eating with their family during adolescence meant significantly higher daily consumption of calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6 and fiber as adults. Among males, eating with their family during adolescence results in eating more calcium, magnesium, potassium and fiber as adults. (MEDLINEplus)
Lowering Blood Protein Won't Help Kidney Patients Sep 12, 2007
The study, which is published in the Sept. 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that although people who took extra folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 were able to significantly lower their homocysteine levels, that change had no effect on their risk of death or heart attack or stroke ... Half of the participants were given a placebo, and the other half were instructed to take a daily capsule that contained 40 milligrams (mg) folic acid, 100 mg vitamin B6 and 2... (Forbes)
Sweet potatoes break out of the holiday mold Sep 5, 2007
It's true that sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, positively loaded with beta carotene and generous in vitamin E. Other attributes include vitamin B6, potassium, iron and fiber. The root vegetable is fat-free, yet oh-so filling. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Highlights from the September 2007 Journal of the American Dietetic Association Sep 1, 2007
For women, eating together as a family more often during adolescence meant significantly higher daily intakes as adults of calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6 and fiber. Among males, eating as a family more during adolescence predicted higher intakes of calcium, magnesium, potassium and fiber as adults. (EurekAlert!)
57 mn Indians may be diabetic by 2025 Aug 29, 2007
Step up awareness so that people take more vitamins such as Alpha-Lipoic Acide, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and Folic Acid. Enhance PPP in diabetes prevention. (Livemint)
Acne and Food Aug 25, 2007
Among the numerous skin supplements, zinc is effective in healing damaged skin tissues, while Vitamin B6 helps to regulate hormones and menstrual periods, and in some cases, reduces menstrual discharge. (Suite101.com)
Heart Healthy Diet Jul 27, 2007
Improve Your Cardiovascular Health by Raising Nitric Oxide Levels. Fight heart disease and prevent stroke and heart attack by preventing atherosclerosis with a nutrient-dense diet. (Suite101.com)
Foods Counteract Drugs' Effects Jul 17, 2007
These drugs lower high blood pressure but they also deplete coenzyme Q10 (beta-blockers) and vitamin B6 (vasodilators) causing fatigue, anemia, and weakened muscles. Add more whole grains, nuts and lean meats to your diet, and supplement with 30 to 60 mg of CoQ10 daily and up to 2 mg of B6. (Newsmax)
Drinking may not be so bad, say scientists Jul 11, 2007
Beer for example, has shown to increase levels of vitamin B6 in plasma. Wine contains Tanins from the grapes that help prevent colon cancer. (ABC Online)
Folic Acid Depletion in Pregnancy Jul 3, 2007
Folic acid is essential as a cofactor for enzymes involved in RNA and DNA synthesis and vitamin B6 and B12 in the metabolism of methionine ... In addition to this, a disturbance in the trans-sulfuration pathway mediated by vitamin B6-cystathionine b-synthase can prevent the conversion of methionine to cystein, resulting in a condition known as homocystenemia ... Homocysteinemia causes an alteration of vitamin B12-dependent methionine synthase, folate dependent methylenetetra-... (Suite101.com)
Curbside Consult Jun 9, 2007
Some asthma medications themselves, like theophylline, lower the bodys level of vitamin B6. Thus theoretically these patients may benefit from Vitamin B6 supplementation. (WNBC.com, NY)
Dietary vitamin B6. B12 and folate, may decrease pancreatic cancer risk among lean people Jun 1, 2007
In a study published in the June 1 issue of Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, investigators combined data from four large studies and found that people who were at or below normal body weight decreased their risk for developing pancreatic cancer if they took in high levels of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate from food. The study determined that their risk was 81 percent, 73 percent, and 59 percent lower, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate... (EurekAlert!)
* What if the frugs don't work? May 25, 2007
For instance, some women swallow hefty quantities of vitamin B6 to avoid premenstrual tension. Again, this could be misguided. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Go easy on the vitamins May 22, 2007
There is also a trend for taking "mega-doses" of specific vitamins in order to target particular health issues (for instance, swallowing hefty quantities of vitamin B6 for PMT). Again, this could be misguided. (Guardian Unlimited)
Checks urged on 'health-boosting' foods May 18, 2007
" Flora proactiv CLAIM: "Cholesterol-lowering Flora proactiv low fat spreads contain plant sterols and are rich in good polyunsaturated fats, low in bad saturated fats and virtually trans-fat-free, with heart-healthy folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. " This article: http://news.scotsman.com/health.cfm?id=770722007 Last updated: 18-May-07 01:13 BST Comments scotsman.com is an oppressive dictatorship, here / 8:23am 18 May 2007 The probiotics and prebiotics found in foods are in such tiny... (Scotsman)
Science disputes autism's diet link May 9, 2007
She also encourages other biomedical treatments, including supplements such as vitamin B6, magnesium and dimethylglycine, or DMG.. Some research suggests that up to 40 per cent of children with autism spectrum disorders could benefit from dietary changes, including the removal of gluten or casein, says Timothy Buie, a pediatric gastrointestinal specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. (Globe and Mail)
A tad more nutrition with Diet Coke Plus May 7, 2007
Niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, magnesium and zinc. Would my doctor prescribe it. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Braised Leeks Apr 23, 2007
They're a great source of fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, iron and Vitamin C. Plus they have no cholesterol and no fat. And they are amazingly easy to prepare. (Suite101.com)
Strawberry daiquiris can 'help fight cancer' Apr 22, 2007
Strawberries are also rich in cholesterol-lowering fibre, potassium, which aids digestion, folic acid, which wards off heart disease, and vitamin B6, which plays a vital role in keeping our immune and nervous systems health. The health benefits of strawberries were recognised hundreds of years ago, with the Romans believing the berries eased ills from melancholy to liver disease. (China Daily)
Fruity cocktail just what the doctor ordered Apr 21, 2007
Strawberries are rich in the cholesterol-lowering fibre, potassium, which aids digestion, folic acid, which wards off heart disease, and vitamin B6, which plays a vital role in keeping the immune and nervous systems healthy. Share this article (). (NEWS.com.au)
Pregnancy woesHow the legacy of a 50-year-old tragedy still affects women Apr 9, 2007
He said there were safe treatments that doctors could prescribe to avoid the condition becoming critical, such as anti-histamines and vitamin B6. Some herbal and complementary therapies, such as ginger and acupuncture, might also be safe and effective. (BBC News -- UK)
Calories fizzle, vitamins sizzle in new Diet Coke Plus Apr 5, 2007
8 percent of vitamin B6. MIXED NUTS WITH PEANUTS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Go bananas!| Mar 9, 2007
The vitamin B calms the nervous system with vitamin B6, in particular, helping to regulate the blood sugar level and potentially lifting your mood. Great for fighting off PMS then, especially since bananas also contain tryptophan, an amino acid which the body converts into serotonin the body's natural anti-depressant. (iAfrica.com)
Managing morning sickness: Find a lifeline in the waves of nausea Mar 8, 2007
Take ginger, vitamin B6 or vitamin B12, which are known to reduce nausea and/or vomiting during pregnancy. Avoid foods and smells that make you feel sick. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Methionine May Ward Off Pancreatic Cancer Feb 24, 2007
Dr. Susanna C. Larsson from the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, and associates examined the dietary levels of methionine and vitamin B6, along with the pancreatic cancer rates in two large studies -- Swedish Mammography Cohort and Cohort of Swedish Men ... There was no significant association between vitamin B6 intake and pancreatic cancer risk, the investigators report in the medical journal Gastroenterology. (MEDLINEplus)
Boosting your brain power and other Mackie tips Jan 29, 2007
Vitamin B6, an essential nutrient found in bananas, may help prevent the onset of Parkinson s Disease, according to recent research. B6 helps control homocysteine, which in excess, can be harmful to the nerve cells. (WWLTV.com, LA)
A Chili to Call Your Own Jan 23, 2007
Daily American Online. IN THE NEWSShanksville senior guard Emma Berkey is one point shy of a girls varsity basketball scoring milestone. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Foods to Fend Off Flu Jan 23, 2007
They contain vitamin B6 which may help fight off infection. 2. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Folic acid boosts older brains Jan 20, 2007
Folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 help the body to process homocysteine. Folate deficiency has also been linked to neural tube defects, in which the central nervous system fails to develop fully in the fetus, leading to defects such as spina bifida. (CBC British Columbia)
Eating to prevent Cancer Jan 16, 2007
Foods that help fight cancer: Antioxidant foods with vitamin B6. Dark Green Leafy Vegetable. (Suite101.com)
Folate aids health, but only if used Jan 13, 2007
Other nutrients in enriched flour include iron, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin and vitamin B6. As folate levels increased, the number of neural tube defects dropped to 3,000 from about 4,000 a year in 1998. (SunSpot.net)
Higher Folate Levels Linked To Reduced Risk For Alzheimer's Disease Jan 10, 2007
Folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6, are important in the body's processing of homocysteine--therefore, deficiencies in these nutrients increase homocysteine levels and may contribute to cardiovascular disease, stroke and dementia. Jos; A. Luchsinger, M.D., Columbia University Medical Center, New York, and colleagues examined, interviewed and assessed the diets of 965 individuals without dementia between 1992 and 1994 and then followed them for an average of 6. (Science Daily)
Folate may reduce Alzheimer's risk, study finds Jan 9, 2007
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Higher intake of the nutrient folate may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, but vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 did not yield the same benefit, a study published Monday found ... The vitamins that affect homocysteine levels are folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 ... "And what we found was that with folate, but not vitamin B12 and not vitamin B6, the higher intake was related to lower risk of Alzheimer's disease over time.". (CNN -- Health)
Manage headaches while pregnant Jan 5, 2007
Mild nausea can be treated with phosphorylated carbohydrate solution (emetrol) or doxylamine succinate and vitamin B6 (4, 6). Trimethobenzamide, chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine can be taken orally, as an injection, and suppository, and can all be used safely. (iAfrica.com)
