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In November I mentioned a study which found that supplemental B vitamins which lowered homocysteine levels in the body might be useful to help elderly individuals with mild cognitive [mental function] impairment. A recent study (1) has found that Vitamin B12 may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. The results of the research suggests that elderly individuals [...]  A new groundbreaking study (1) conducted by a UK team of research scientists has linked changes in the DNA of newborn babies, folic acid supplementation during pregnancy and birth weight. This study was conducted at Keele and Nottingham Universities together with doctors at University Hospital of North Staffordshire and Derby Children’s Hospital and was funded [...] In older individuals, especially those who are suffering from cognitive (brain function) decline, there is often an increased rate of brain wastage/shrinking (atrophy). Previous studies have found that homocysteine is a risk factor for brain atrophy, cognitive impairment and dementia. It is also known that blood plasma concentrations of homocysteine can be lowered by [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] 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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