Iodine is essential for a baby's brain development during pregnancy, but a new study has found low levels of the ...

Some over-the-counter supplements have been linked to increased serotonin, but it's important to speak with a doctor before ...

Folic Acid: Now Hear This Lentils, a source of folic acid, significantly reduce hearing and memory loss. They don't taste too bad either. By Lydia Fong published May 1, 2007 - last reviewed on ...

Folic acid plays a dual role in breast cancer depending on dose and context. While moderate intake may reduce risk, high levels or genetic variants disrupting metabolism may promote tumor ...

Folic Acid: The Powerhouse Nutrient for Pregnancy “Folic acid during pregnancy has been shown to reduce deformities and improve intellectual abilities in children, but the best dose of folic ...

Folic acid is a man-made form of a B vitamin called folate. Folate plays an important role in the production of red blood cells and helps your baby's neural tube develop into their ...

Folic Acid and Conception in Women: Planning a pregnancy involves many aspects of health to provide a perfect initiation for the baby. Folic acid is one of the most important factors to consider.

Folic acid deficiency can also occur in pregnancy, as people require higher levels of folic acid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is also a significant cause of folic ...

It was time for the Great Tortilla Folic Acid Test. The 3.5-ounce bag of folic acid powder was available on Amazon for $20. I washed out my mouth with water, closed my eyes and took two warm corn ...

A folic acid deficiency can be hard to spot, says Ludlam-Raine, which is another reason why having doctors checking in on your health while pregnant is so important.

Though the FDA has taken action on fortifying foods with folic acid, it left out corn masa flour from its 1998 mandate. After some pushback, it reviewed and approved the addition of folic acid in ...