[114] Particular attention has been given to use
of folate supplements by young women to reduce the risk of fetal neural tube defects.
Not exact matches
Lentils are a great
supplement or substitute for meat and are an excellent source
of fiber, protein, iron and
folate.
Topics discussed: How to choose the best prenatal multivitamin The pros / cons
of whole food based
supplements versus synthetic
supplements What nutrients pregnant and postpartum mamas are often deficient in The most important
supplements for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum (including nursing mamas) The importance
of iron, choline, iodine, and
folate... [Read more...]
The strongest argument for pregnant women needing folic acid
supplements comes from the tie between adequate
folate intake and reduced risk
of having a baby with neural tube defects.
Other bioavailable
supplements are great for higher rates
of absorption efficiency such as: pyridoxal 5» phosphate (vitamin B6), riboflavin 5» - phosphate (vitamin B2), folinic acid and L -5-MTHF (active forms
of folate), and adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12), and cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3).
The
supplement form
of folate is folic acid.
Folate is the natural form
of B9, which is better utilized by the body than folic acid, which is the synthetic form found in most
supplements.
«Since women are now
supplementing with increased levels
of folic acid, they are more likely to carry to term and have improved methylation; however, once the infant is out
of the enriched folic acid womb, it is on its own unless the parents
supplement the infant with additional
folate, b12 and other methylation support nutrients such as choline, b2 and b6.»
Chemists created folic acid in 1945 as a nutritional
supplement because people weren't getting enough
folate, the natural form
of the
supplement, in their diets.
Moderate heart healers • Seafood and marine omega - 3 fatty acids • Whole grains • Fruit • Fiber • Diet rich in
folate, beta - carotene, and vitamins E and C • Alcohol Insufficient evidence
of either helping or hurting • Vitamin E and C
supplements • Total fat • Saturated fat • Polyunsaturated fat • Meat • Eggs • Milk
It can be difficult to get a sufficient level
of folate from your diet, so you should start taking a
supplement around three months before you plan to conceive and continue with it until the end
of the first trimester, during which the spinal chord and brain develop.
Folate, as mentioned, is
of the greatest importance so including extra in the form
of a daily
supplement is highly recommended.
I touched on the importance
of the MTHFR enzyme briefly in my post about folic acid vs.
folate and why I am careful to avoid synthetic folic acid in
supplements and foods.
My gynaecologist suggested me a
folate supplement before conception as it is very vital for the development
of the foetus.
Women should talk with their obstetrician about their diet and
supplements, and how those might be affecting their blood levels
of folate and B12, Fallin said.
«The CDC continues to recommend that, to reduce their risk for a neural tube defect - affected pregnancy, women capable
of becoming pregnant should take 400 micrograms
of synthetic folic acid daily, from fortified foods or
supplements or a combination
of the two, in addition to consuming food with
folate from a varied diet.»
It could be that some women are genetically predisposed to high levels
of folate and B12 in their bodies, or they might be getting too much
of the nutrient through diet or
supplements, she said.
Consume adequate synthetic folic acid daily (from fortified foods or
supplements) in addition to food forms
of folate from a varied diet.
In looking at
supplements, the Thorne brand has MTHF, but their Basic Prenatal says their
Folate is a derivative
of L - 5 methatetrahydrafolic acid.
Or is my
supplement of methylated
folate good enough?
The Harvard Nurses» Study showed that women who
supplemented with
folate long - term have a significantly reduced risk
of colon cancer.
Based on the results
of those tests, I added B vitamins, methylated
folate, and vitamin D to my daily
supplement regimen.
Folic acid is a synthetic or lab made form
of folate used in
supplements and to fortify food.
Rather than taking folic acid
supplements, women with this gene mutation instead need to take the active form
of folate, known as methyl
folate or 5 - MTHF.
Folic acid is the synthetic form
of folate, found in
supplements and also added...
After all,
folate supplements have reduced the incidence
of neural tube defects in pregnancy significantly.
Also, give
supplements containing the folic acid form
of folate a miss, as this can accumulate in the blood and cause long - term health problems.
However, taking Vitamin C
supplements does not provide the same protective benefits as drinking a glass
of freshly squeezed orange juice, because in oranges the Vitamin C is part
of a combination
of good nutrients such as fiber,
folate, potassium, calcium, and more.
Women
of childbearing age should obtain 400 mcg / day
of folic acid from dietary
supplements and / or fortified foods in addition to the
folate present in a varied diet [2].
People aged 50 years and older have the highest total
folate intakes and about 5 % have intakes exceeding the UL
of 1,000 mcg per day, primarily due to folic acid from dietary
supplements [17].
Unfortunately, some women
of childbearing age obtain insufficient
folate even when intakes from both food and dietary
supplements are included [17].
Folate is the naturally occurring form
of the vitamin, while folic acid is the synthetic form found in fortified foods and in most
supplements.
Methylation Diet and Lifestyle by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald & Romilly Hodges, MS, CNS - The «dance
of methylation» extends far beyond
supplementing with B12 and methylated
folate.
Neither antioxidant or folic acid
supplements seem to help with mood, but the consumption
of antioxidant - rich fruits and vegetables and
folate - rich beans and greens may lower the risk for depression.
There is INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE about the effectiveness
of histidine
supplements in the prevention or treatment
of anemia due to
folate deficiency [6], allergies and ulcers [2] or in increasing muscle power or athletic performance.
Have not really found that
supplementing with
folate (not folic) helps, but a high dose
of TMG will lower homocysteine and in turn LDL.
Studies showing inhibition
of folate absorption used folic acid
supplements, and green or black tea.
If you're a woman
of childbearing age who may become pregnant or is in the first trimester
of pregnancy, consume adequate synthetic folic acid daily (from fortified foods or
supplements) in addition to food forms
of folate from a varied diet.
If you do drink green tea, be sure to
supplement with an extra 250 mcg
of folate (calcium folinate or methyl -
folate) per cup
of green tea.
Supplementing with quality brands and correct doses
of vitamins B6,
folate and B12, as well as magnesium and zinc and ensuring adequate protein intake, is essential to treating mental health conditions and mood.
Methods: A double - blind, placebo - controlled study was initiated to determine the effects
of FertilityBlend for Women, a proprietary nutritional
supplement containing chasteberry, green tea, L - arginine, vitamins (including
folate) and minerals, on progesterone level, basal body temperature, menstrual cycle length, pregnancy rate and side - effects.
-- Get
Folate (Folic acid) by consuming green leafy vegetables every day or if you want
supplement take it only in the form
of folacin.
[110][106] High - dose products have received research attention, [100][111] especially for emergency situations such as vitamin A deficiency in malnutrition
of children, [112] and for women taking
folate supplements to reduce the risk
of breast cancer.
Pregnant women with
folate and B12 deficiency need
supplements to prevent the development
of these neurological complications.
They are outstanding sources
of supplement D, B6, potassium,
folate, flavonoids and also the excellent phytochemical, limonene.
NIH Office
of Dietary
Supplements: «
Folate: Fact Sheet for Consumers,» «Vitamin E: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals,» «Vitamin K: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals,» «Vitamin D: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals,» «Vitamin A: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.»
Spinach is a great source
of folate, which may be preferable to folic acid
supplements (though the latter should probably still be taken in early pregnancy).
I had become lax on
supplements (VitD, Cod LO, probiotic, and
Folate) as we thought we were probably done and avoiding times
of fertility, seems I am still very fertile;).
In your book you recommend getting all your
folate from food, I have MTHFR and Compt and have been
supplementing with 400mcg
of methyfolate — your feelings on this?
Foods that contain folic acid (green leafy vegetables, legumes, and oranges) are likely to be preferable to
folate supplements, due to their fiber, beta — carotene, vitamin C, and phytochemical content, all
of which may have important roles in reduction
of breast cancer and cancer risk in general.