Age related hearing loss halted with folate nutrient

Hearing loss is the most common sensory disorder in the United States, and more than 36 million Americans have lost some of their hearing. Mostly, hearing loss is blamed on getting older. But evidence is accumulating that the real culprit could be a lack of B vitamins -- especially folate. For example, in 2007 scientists … Continue reading Age related hearing loss halted with folate nutrient

What is Methylated Folate?

Source: What is Methylated Folate? by Dr. Edward Group The human body needs folate, or vitamin B9, for several essential functions. Folate activates, synthesizes, and repairs DNA. It converts homocysteine, which you don’t want too much of, into methionine, an essential amino acid. Vitamin B9 also aids cell division, is required for red blood cell production, … Continue reading What is Methylated Folate?