When it comes to eating healthy, most people understand how important key nutrients like protein and fats are -- but vitamins ...

Navigating pregnancy and early parenting advice can be overwhelming — and for many parents, the confusion begins in the supplement aisle. One of the first things women planning a pregnancy or in the ...

Folate is essential for red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis and reproductive health. Folic acid is the supplemental form of folate, which is sometimes needed to prevent deficiency. Women of ...

Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Kale is a good source of folate, but certain legumes, meat, and vegetables have more ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among older adults with elevated levels of blood homocysteine, 3 years of folic acid supplementation improves cognitive function to levels generally seen in people several ...

Folate supports red blood cell production and helps prevent neural tube defects. You can take folic acid any time of day—consistency matters most. Check with your provider if you’re on medications ...

SAN DIEGO -- Folic acid supplements significantly decreased risk of first stroke in those with hypertension, results of a Chinese trial showed. In a randomized trial of more than 20,000 participants ...

Taking folic acid supplements for at least a year before conception is associated with reduction in the risk of premature birth, according to a new study. Taking folic acid supplements for at least a ...

If you like the idea of warding off disease by taking vitamin supplements, you’ve probably been disheartened by the research in this area over the last few years. A new study won’t help. It finds that ...

New York (Reuters Health) - Possessing one or another version of a gene key to metabolizing the B vitamin folate may make a big difference in who responds to vitamin supplements intended to treat ...