Food fortification with neural tube defect (NTD)-reducing folic acid is mandatory in 75 nations, but concerns over cancer and other health issues mean Europe lags far behind – a situation that needs to change and quickly, says DSM thinktank, sightandlife.
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A new study is suggesting that a high dose of B vitamins could stop the onset of Alzheimer’s by preventing shrinkage of the medial temporal lobe, the area of the brain that defines the disease.
Adding vitamin supplements to antipsychotic medication may help to alleviate certain negative symptoms in people who suffer from schizophrenia, researchers suggest.
Maternal use of supplemental folic acid from 4 weeks before to 8 weeks after the start of pregnancy was associated with a lower risk of autistic disorder in children, says a new study.
A mixture of B vitamins, fish oils and plant sterols shows promise in boosting heart health by improving the lipid profile of young people with high levels of cholesterol, according to new research.
Combined supplementation with folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 has no statistically significant effect on the risk of colorectal adenoma, according to new research.
A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with added herbal ingredients may boost episodic memory in older men, suggest data from a randomized controlled trial from Australia.
Taking iron supplements one to three times a week instead of every day is just as effective at preventing anaemia in pregnant women, according to the findings of a new Cochrane review.
Conclusions from clinical trials that B and E vitamins may be ineffective for reducing the risk of heart disease are inappropriate and the vitamins should not be rejected, says a new review of the evidence.
Low levels of vitamins B6 and B12 are associated with an increased risk of impaired cognition, says a new study that adds support to links between B vitamin intake and cognitive function.
Daily supplements containing folic acid may reduce hardening of the arteries and counter the development of atherosclerosis, suggests a new meta-analysis by Chinese scientists.
Fortification of foods with folic acid could help to reduce the incidence of some of the most common types of kidney and brain cancers in children, suggests new research.
The availability of folic acid from softgel capsules or standard tablets is approximately the same, says a new study that supports both delivery forms for a daily folic acid dose.
A coalition six organizations including vitamin giant DSM has petitioned the FDA to allow corn masa flour to be fortified with folic acid in a bid to decrease neural tube defects in the Hispanic community.
Nutrient levels in the US population are generally good, but deficiencies among certain population groups are a cause for concern, says a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Supplementation with vitamins and minerals could help to boost the growth of unborn babies in developing countries, according to the results of a new study.
Concerns that folic acid supplements during pregnancy may increase the risk of allergic conditions in the infants may be unfounded, and folate may actually decrease allergy risk, suggests a new study.
The dietary supplements industry can demonstrate the benefits of its products by developing its ‘own aggressive agenda of investigation’ and not sit back and let ‘outsiders’ conduct research into dietary supplements, said Steve Mister, president &...
The benefits of folic acid supplements during pregnancy may extend beyond birth defects and may reduce the risk of the child having severe language delay by age three, says a new study.
Increased intakes of folate following the introduction of fortification in the US was associated with a reduction in the incidence of colorectal cancer, says a new analysis.
Folic acid supplements during pregnancy might help protect against worsening depression up to 21 months after giving birth, especially in women with a genotype that influences folate metabolism, suggests a new study.
Serious birth defects of the brain and spine in the Hispanic community could be prevented by fortifying corn masa flour with the B vitamin folic acid, according to a commentary published in the American Journal of Public Health.
Consuming folic acid from supplements or fortified grain products is unlikely to exacerbate problems associated with low vitamin B12 levels, says a new study.
New research analysing data from the three largest trials of folic acid and the risk of colon cancer has suggested that supplementation has no effect on the risk of developing the disease.
The availability of folic acid from softgel capsules or standard tablets is approximately the same, says a new study that supports both delivery forms for a daily folic acid dose.
Increased intakes of folic acid from fortified foods and dietary supplements are not linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, says a new study from the American Cancer Society.
Consumption of B vitamins during pregnancy does not increase the risk of allergy in the infants, says a new study from Japan that challenges previous findings.
Italian supplier Gnosis Bioresearch has won New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a synthetic folate salt form.
Daily doses of folic acid as low as 0.2 milligrams are sufficient to lower homocysteine levels – an amino acid linked to increased risks of heart disease and dementia, says a new study.
A link between changes in the DNA of newborn babies, folic acid supplementation during pregnancy, and birth weight, has been identified for the first time, researchers claim.
Supplements containing folic acid, a key recommendation for women of child-bearing age, do not produce an accumulation of un-metabolized folic acid in the fetus, says a new study from Germany.
Consuming fortified beverages may offer the same level of nutrients as orange juice, but with fewer calories, suggests a new study published in the Journal of Food Science.
Increased intakes of folic acid – a synthetic form of folate – may decrease blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine, but this does not translate into reductions in cardiovascular events, says a new meta-analysis from the University of Oxford.
Daily supplementation with B vitamins may not offer long term improvements in cognitive function, according to research from the University of Western Australia.
Fortification of flour with folic acid is enough to ensure adequate levels of folate in the population, says a new Canadian study that questions the need for additional folic acid supplementation in children and men.
The new dietary guidelines should not actively discourage the consumption of dietary supplements, says the CRN, as they are helpful in bridging nutrient gaps.
A new study on B vitamin supplements has found that although these are safe, they do not reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in people who have already suffered from a stroke.
Low blood levels of folate are associated with a 35 per cent increased risk of hearing loss, says a new study from Australia that strengthens the link between B vitamins and hearing.
Higher blood levels of vitamin B6 may reduce the risk of lung cancer by about 50 per cent, says a new analysis of almost 400,000 people, including current and former smokers.
