It’s long been known that pregnant women should take folic acid to help protect their baby from birth defects. But now it seems the vitamin can help reduce the risk of dementia, and having low levels ...

About 10% of patients who come to complex care hospitals may have low levels of folate and other indicators of malnutrition, investigators say. To ensure those patients are identified and helped, ...

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This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Key Takeaways: Folic acid (vitamin B9) supports healthy cell growth ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Maternal folate levels that were too low or too high were associated with risk of congenital heart disease in ...

A new study led by researchers from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin challenges claims from some international scientific circles, that having high blood levels ...

Maternal serum folate levels during early to midpregnancy show a U-shaped association with congenital heart disease (CHD) risk in offspring. Both low and high folate levels are linked to an increased ...

As a geriatrician, I often order serum folate levels as part of a workup for dementia or anemia. How accurate is the statement that “serum folate levels are not useful because they fluctuate rapidly ...

Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Kale is a good source of folate, but certain legumes, meat, and vegetables have more per serving.Black-eyed peas, lentils, and beef liver are some of the best ...

Many staple foods are fortified with folic acid and can lead to many potential health benefits. Here's what to know about this ingredient's importance.

About 10% of patients who come to complex care hospitals may have low levels of folate and other indicators of malnutrition, investigators say. To ensure those patients are identified and helped, ...