Just when you thought you had your vitamins figured out, science throws us a curveball. New research from Texas A&M University is challenging everything we thought we knew about folate (that’s vitamin ...

Although they number from 1 (thiamine) to 12 (cobalamin), there are eight B vitamins—don't bother seeking numbers 4, 8, 10, or 11. The rest are all facilitators of the nervous system and tend to work ...

Genetic alterations lie at the heart of cancer development, but scientists may have been overlooking a powerful driver of these changes—the everyday nutrients that feed our cells.

Folate, or vitamin B9, is an essential nutrient. Without it, individual cells could not replicate their DNA or make copies of themselves, and consequently, the body would not be able to grow or ...

In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers summarized what is known about the effects of excessive folic acid (FA) supplementation for mothers on children. Study: Risk of Excess ...

Maternal serum folate levels during early to midpregnancy show a U-shaped association with congenital heart disease (CHD) risk in offspring. Both low and high folate levels are linked to an increased ...

Genetic alterations lie at the heart of cancer development, but scientists may have been overlooking a powerful driver of ...

Most people get enough folate through natural and fortified foods. You may need supplements if you need a higher daily amount or are at risk of not getting enough of this important vitamin. Share on ...