Folate, also referred to as vitamin B9 or folic acid, is an essential nutrient obtained from many fruits and green leafy vegetables. Not getting enough of this B vitamin can lead to many health problems. One of these is fragile X syndrome, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). … Continue reading A folate deficiency puts you at risk of several diseases, research finds
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
Dietary Folate Boosts Sperm Quality, Boosts Fertility
Men who consume more folate are significantly less likely to produce sperm with the chromosomal abnormalities that can lead to birth defects, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of California at Berkeley and published in the journal Human Reproduction. A high intake of folate by women is already known to help prevent … Continue reading Dietary Folate Boosts Sperm Quality, Boosts Fertility
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 