Folate might impact cholesterol levels

Folate (the naturally occurring form of folic acid), a B vitamin, is one that I have written a lot about, it has been linked to heart health, mood, pregnancy outcomes and much more.  In July I wrote about the B vitamins, folate and vitamin B12, being linked to heart disease . 

There has been [...]

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A diet high in B vitamins might be linked to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke

A recent Japanese study (1) has found that eating more foods which contain the B-vitamins B6 and folate may reduce the risk of death from stroke and heart disease in women and may reduce the risk of heart failure in men.

 

There has been a lot of research interest in the links between [...]

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Low B vitamin intake linked to depression in older adults

As mentioned in many past posts, depression and mood have links to nutrition.  In past studies deficiencies and low levels of B vitamins have been associated with depression.  Vitamin B12 is important for efficient brain function and cognition (mental function).  A recent study (1) published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found [...]

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Commonly prescribed diabetes drug linked to vitamin deficiency

Individuals with type 2 diabetes are often prescribed a drug called metformin.  It is considered a cornerstone in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.  A new study (1), published in the British Medical Journal has found that patients who are treated over long periods of time with metformin are at risk of developing vitamin [...]

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Higher folate levels recently linked to reduced risk of hearing loss

I have mentioned folate a lot in my blog posts but mainly in relation to women, especially pregnant women.  However, recent research presented at the at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in San Diego, CA(1) has found that high folate intakes in men [...]

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Can nutrition be helpful for sufferers of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?

On the 8th July this year I wrote a piece entitled “Are you tearing your hair out? Study finds nutritional supplement may help reduce compulsive behaviour”, the post was looking at a study which found that N-acetylcysteine (NAC) may be useful for sufferers of trichotillomania.  NAC is an amino acid that acts as an [...]

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Diet, the brain and behaviour in children

Children everywhere are starting to get ready to go back to school after their long summer holidays.  Nutrition and diet can impact the body and health in many ways, the most apparent concerns for parents of school aged children are immune health and brain function/behaviour.

In July I wrote about probiotics and prevention/treatment [...]

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Can vitamin B12 help to prevent birth defects?

In March I wrote about the link between following a Mediterranean style diet and the risk of having a baby affected by spina bifida.  The study (1) that I mentioned found that mothers following a Mediterranean style diet seemed to have a reduced risk of having a baby affected by the condition.  Spina bifida is [...]

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Dietary advice for eyesight preservation

Currently it is Save Your Vision Month in America, a campaign run by the American Optometric Association (1).  The role that diet plays in preserving our eyesight is highly important and certainly worth a loud mention.  In August last year I wrote about cataracts and age related macular degeneration (AMD) and mentioned how diet, [...]

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Vitamin B12 is found to be an effective way of preventing recurrent mouth ulcers

In August last year I wrote about natural ways to prevent and treat mouth ulcers, medically known as Aphthous Stomatitis.  A recently published medical study (1) has found that nightly doses of a vitamin B12 supplement are useful for individuals who suffer from recurrent mouth ulcers.  The study is very relevant since it is [...]

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