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Folate, Folic Acid and 5-MTHF: How Are They Different?
Folate is a crucial B-vitamin that plays a vital role in various biological processes in the body, including DNA synthesis and repair, cell division, and the formation of red blood cells. It is especially important during pregnancy and for overall health. However, the world of folate can be a bit confusing, as there are...
Post on Mon, Oct 23, 2023 by Paula Gallagher
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Series: Supplements for a Healthy Pregnancy
Last week I wrote about some common problems many women experience when they are pregnant, and this week I am going to talk about what supplements you should take for a healthy pregnancy. Things can seem very complex for moms-to-be, but my advice is simple. Eat whole foods...
Post on Tue, Jul 09, 2019 by Paula Gallagher
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Nutrient Depletion: Oral Contraceptives
Many people do not know that prescription medications can deplete your body of important nutrients, leaving you susceptible to other heath problems. Every week, I will post a blog about a commonly prescribed drug and what depletions it may cause. First off, oral contraceptives. Prescribed to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual cycles and, for some women,...
Post on Tue, Aug 28, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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Prenatal Vitamins Linked to Decreased Autism
Thinking of becoming pregnant? Well, don’t wait until the two pink lines show up on your home pregnancy test to start preparing. It’s important for a woman to start taking a good quality prenatal that contains 800 mg of folic acid as well as iron, calcium and vitamin D3, as soon as she starts trying...
Post on Tue, Dec 13, 2011 by Paula Gallagher
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10 Facts About Folic Acid
Folic acid is a B vitamin that can help reduce the risk of neural tube defects by as much as 70% if taken before conception. Folate and folic acid are different terms for the same B vitamin. Folate is found naturally in foods and folic acid is the synthetic form of the vitamin found in...
Post on Tue, Nov 30, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Folic Acid Increases Cancer Risk?
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that treatment with folic acid plus vitamin B12 was associated with increased cancer outcomes and all-cause mortality in patients with ischemic heart disease in Norway, where there is no folic acid fortification of foods. So do you throw out the folic acid and...
Post on Wed, Dec 23, 2009 by Paula Gallagher
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