As folic acid is finally added to flour... should we now put iodine in salt to boost babies' IQ?
According to the British Dietetic Association, the average adult needs roughly 150 micrograms of the mineral daily - while women who are pregnant or breastfeeding need 200 micrograms. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Folic acid to be added to UK flour to help prevent birth defects
It is estimated that fortifying flour with folic acid could prevent up to 200 birth defects a year. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - September 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Supplements for anaemia: Differing symptoms of a vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia
SUPPLEMENTS can be taken to top up vitamin B12 stores or folic acid levels; without adequate supply of either nutrient, megaloblastic anaemia can develop - alongside health risks. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
From the archive: Are alternative meats the key to a healthier life and planet? – podcast
How do protein substitutes compare with the real deal? Graihagh Jackson investigates by speaking to dieticianPriya Tew, the Guardian ’sFiona Harvey and authorIsabella Tree.This podcast was amended on 18 May 2019. An earlier version incorrectly claimed that vitamin B12 is also known as folate or folic acid. While folate/folic acid is also a B vitamin, it is not vitamin B12.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 17, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Produced and presented by Graihagh Jackson and Shivani Dave Tags: Food Meat industry Environment Veganism Life and style Vegan food and drink Science Source Type: news
How to fill up on the anti-dementia vitamin
Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is essential for nerve function and the formation of DNA and healthy red blood cells. We explain how to get more folic acid into your daily diet. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 3, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Folic acid deficiency: Feeling faint may be a sign you’re not eating enough greens
FOLIC acid is crucial in the development of new cells, including red blood cells within the body. The vitamin continuously needs to be topped up through a healthy and varied diet, which is easier said than done. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 24, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
International Women's Day Panel on diversity in health evidence synthesis
On International Women ' s Day 2021 we discussed and highlighted minority women and young investigators working in health science and evidence synthesis. Watch the recording to hear about their career paths, who has inspired them, and what advice they have for other women interested in or working in health evidence synthesis. Learn about Cochrane’s role in evidence Synthesis and how anyone can get involved.Each year Cochrane hosts an event in the name of Anne Anderson, a pioneering woman in health evidence synthesis. In the past it ' s been the ' Anne Anderson Walk ' at the Cochrane Colloquium to raise money for ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - February 9, 2021 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
International Women's Day Panel on diversity in health evidence synthesis - 8 March 2021
International Women ' s Day is March 8th! Join us as we discuss and highlight minority women and young investigators working in health science and evidence synthesis. Hear about their career paths, who has inspired them, and what advice they have for other women interested in or working in health evidence synthesis. Learn about Cochrane’s role in evidence Synthesis and how anyone can get involved.Each year Cochrane hosts an event in the name of Anne Anderson, a pioneering woman in health evidence synthesis. In the past it ' s been the ' Ann Anderson Walk ' at the Cochrane Colloquium to raise money for theannual A...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - February 9, 2021 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
VIDEO: International Women's Day Panel on diversity in health evidence synthesis
On International Women ' s Day 2021 we discussed and highlighted minority women and young investigators working in health science and evidence synthesis. Watch the recording to hear about their career paths, who has inspired them, and what advice they have for other women interested in or working in health evidence synthesis. Learn about Cochrane’s role in evidence Synthesis and how anyone can get involved.Each year Cochrane hosts an event in the name of Anne Anderson, a pioneering woman in health evidence synthesis. In the past it ' s been the ' Anne Anderson Walk ' at the Cochrane Colloquium to raise money for ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - February 9, 2021 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
What Does Folic Acid Do for the Body
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - February 9, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Online Misinformation Fuels a Fight Over Folic Acid Online Misinformation Fuels a Fight Over Folic Acid
Low folate has been linked to birth defects, but some practitioners are urging pregnant women to avoid supplements.Undark (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - January 4, 2021 Category: Primary Care Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin B9 deficiency symptoms: Irritability could be a sign of folate deficiency anaemia
A VITAMIN B9 deficiency can lead to folate deficiency anaemia, whereby the body is unable to create a sufficient number of red blood cells. This results in various side effects, including irritability. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What are the most effective interventions during pregnancy for preventing stillbirth?
Antenatal interventions for preventing stillbirth, fetal loss and perinatal death: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviewsA stillbirth is generally defined as the death of a baby before birth, at or after 24 weeks of development. It is most common in low ‐ and middle‐income countries but also affects people in high‐income countries. Numbers of stillbirths have not fallen much in the last 20 years and, despite the high numbers, it is not widely recognised as a global health problem.This overview of Cochrane systematic reviews included 43 Cochrane reviews that assessed 61 different ways of preventing stillbirth duri...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - December 21, 2020 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
Folic Acid (Folic Acid) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - November 18, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Best supplement to prevent a stroke: Folic acid may reduce risk of blood clots
BEST supplement to prevent a stroke: Headway - the brain injury association - explained an ischemic stroke occurs due to a blood clot. Thus, anything that reduces the risk of blood clots can logically reduce the risk of stroke. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 15, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
