We often don’t hear a lot about the importance of folic acid unless it’s being associated with pregnancy. It’s true, expecting moms need adequate amounts of folic acid to avoid potential birth defects, but really this special B-vitamin is important for all of us. In fact, some medical researchers call folic acid one […]
One of the first things you’ll hear medical professionals recommend when giving advice for a healthy pregnancy is to make sure you’re getting adequate amounts of folic acid. This isn’t just good advice – it’s crucial. Many studies show that a folic acid deficiency during pregnancy can be linked to the most severe […]
Folic acid. Do you know what it is? You’ve probably heard it encouraged heavily for women who are pregnant, but folic acid is actually important for all of us, all of the time. It is especially important in preventing folate-deficiency anemia (the lack of folic acid in the blood). One of the easiest […]
We often hear about folic acid being heavily recommended for women, particularly when they are pregnant, or are trying to get pregnant. You might be surprised to learn that there are also many potential health benefits to taking folic acid for men as well. In fact, some of the benefits are extremely important […]
Send to Kindle If you’ve ever taken a multivitamin, you’ve probably consumed the various vitamins that make up vitamin B complex. These different natural compounds are all water-soluble, making it natural to group them together. The only other water-soluble vitamin is vitamin C. Being the superstar that it is, it makes sense that vitamin C […]
Send to Kindle B vitamins are necessary for cell metabolism and producing red blood cells. They are readily available in many types of food. Meat, dairy, beans, leafy greens, whole and fortified grains are all sources of B vitamins. B vitamins can also be taken in the form of B complex supplements or B complex […]
Send to Kindle You may have heard about the folic acid controversy and wondered what it has to do with you. At the center of this debate is the U.S. government’s folic acid food fortification program, which became mandatory in 1996 “due to overwhelming evidence for the protective effect of folic acid supplementation before conception […]
The next time you’re plotting what to grow in your garden, consider broccoli! This green tree-like veg is super yummy and beneficial to your health. Did you know studies have proven that lutein, which is a carotenoid in broccoli, helps prevent aging and promotes healthy vision? Also, the glucoraphanin in broccoli helps detoxify […]
