Sentences with phrase «studies for folate»

We knew this based on randomized, controlled, double - blinded studies for folate and beta carotene, and now we know it for vitamin E and selenium.»

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Thanks to cruciferous veggies, they offer anti-cancer nutrients such as a plethora of minerals, carotenoids, and folate as well as vitamins C, E, and K. Also, this high - fiber vegetable contains glucosinolates, the sulfur - rich compounds that have been studied for their cancer - fighting qualities (1).

Beets are rich in folate, manganese, potassium, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamins C and B6, and have been extensively studied for the health properties.

These findings underscore the need for additional studies on the potential negative impact of high folate intake during pregnancy.

I am responsible for recruiting volunteers, running the study days, and analysing samples that should help us understand the absorption and metabolism of folates from the diet.

This laboratory studies aspects of one - carbon metabolism, namely the micronutrients folate and vitamin B12, which serve as substrate and cofactor, respectively, in the methionine cycle and homocysteine, which is a branch - point metabolite in the methionine cycle and an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (coronary artery, cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular disease), cognitive impairment (Alzheimer's disease) and complications of pregnancy (neural tube defects).

Add these «joy» foods to your diet: fish, for omega - 3s — a University of Pittsburgh study found that people with low levels of this healthy fat were more likely to be depressed; Brazil nuts, for selenium — being low on this antioxidant can get you down; and orange juice, for folate — too little causes a dip in happiness - helper serotonin.

Folate is one supplement that has been extensively studied for use in pregnancy and is extremely effective at preventing neural tube defects.

Add these «joy» foods to your diet: fish, for omega - 3s — a University of Pittsburgh study found that people with low levels of this healthy fat were more likely to be depressed; Brazil nuts, for selenium — being low on this antioxidant can get you down; and orange juice, for folate — too little causes a dip in the happiness helper serotonin.

Numerous studies support the importance of folate for improving mood.

Numerous studies have showed that berries are beneficial for general health and especially for the health of the heart; they are packed with such nutrients as lutein and beta - carotene (carotenoids), vitamin C, ellagic acid (a polyphenol), calcium, folate, potassium, magnesium, and fiber.

Researchers analyzed dietary intake for seven nutrients that have been shown in previous studies to be associated with dementia risk: saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, omega - 3 fatty acids, omega - 6 fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin B12, and folate.

Beets are rich in folate, manganese, potassium, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamins C and B6, and have been extensively studied for the health properties.

In one study of 37 women, consuming foods high in folate for five weeks reduced homocysteine levels by 13 %, compared to a low - folate diet (35).

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.

In this particular study you can see folate and B - 12 deficiencies became a risk factor for the development of AMD.

Coupled with the substantial number of animal studies that show improved blood sugar regulation following strawberry intake, as well as the low GI value for strawberries and their provision of nutrients like folate, we expect to see future studies that document the benefits of strawberries for lowering risk of type 2 diabetes in humans, and also perhaps also for improved blood sugar regulation in persons already diagnosed with this condition.

Low serum levels of certain B vitamins (folate and vitamins B12 and B6) have been associated with elevated plasma homocysteine levels in several studies and with an increased risk of dementia in a few investigations.38 - 42 In our study, the observed association between plasma homocysteine and risk of dementia was not significantly altered by adjustment for the plasma levels of these vitamins (Table 3).

For example, the report on the Nurses» Health Study (Liu et al., 1999) evaluated whether the association of whole - grain intake with CHD risk could be attributed to its constituents (e.g., dietary fiber, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin E) or if something other than the micronutrient and fiber content of the whole grain was correlated with the protective effect.

A reanalysis of 16,448 men from the Health Professionals Follow - Up Study that controlled for folate intake did not find a significant associa -

Likewise, they found the same level of evidence for folate, vitamins C and E, and coffee, all of which were associated with helping to stave off the disease, according to a statement for the study.

No dose - response studies have been reported previously, and there is poor understanding of the duration of treatment necessary to produce an effect.2 - 4 Randomised controlled trials have investigated a range of folate doses from 200 to 5,000 mcg / day with varying findings.3 - 4 Folic acid and vitamin B12 are unlikely to be an effective short - term intervention for preventing depression in doses that can be recommended as a dietary supplement.