Tag: folic-acid

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Folic acid supplements in early pregnancy may reduce the risk of severe language delay in children (PR)

Editor's note: Folic acid is found in dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, whole wheat bread, lightly cooked beans and peas including lentils, Garbanzo ...
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Eating Beans, Vegetables May Cut Risk of Coronary Heart Disease

By David Liu, PH.D. Friday Sept 23, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- A meta-analysis of data from 15 studies published prior to Aug 2010 suggests eating lots of ...
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Folic acid for everybody -- arguments in favor of food fortification (pr)

Contact: Dr. Rima Obeidrima.obeid@uniklinikum-saarland.deDeutsches Aerzteblatt International  Folic acid for everybody -- arguments in favor of food fortification Neural tube defects in neonates are common in Germany ...
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The brain benefits of folic acid

by Aimee Keenan-Greene  Adding iron and folic acid to a pregnant mom's diet makes for smarter kids. Researchers in the December issue of the Journal of the ...
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Folic acid helps vascular function in female amenorrheic runners

Taking folic acid supplements can be a cost-effective measure to improve vascular function in young female runners who suffer amenorrhea more likely than others, according ...
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Folic acid supplements raise cancer risk

By David Liu and editing by Rachel Stockton Intake of folic acid or folate can help prevent many birth defects, but a new Norwegian study has ...
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Forced folic acid fortification not justified

By David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org) Irish researchers found evidence to suggest mandatory fortification of foods with folic acid may not be necessary for new mothers and their ...
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Folic acid linked to reduced risk of preemie births

Tuesday May 13, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- A study conducted by the University of Texas confirms a direct correlation between folic acid supplementation and reduced risk ...
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Folic acid may boost colorectal cancer risk

Thursday April 9, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Several decades ago, studies showed a direct correlation between a lack of folic acid in early pregnancy and Neural ...
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