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"Her daughter brought her to see me and we found a high level of inflammation (C-reactive protein), along with a number of otherfactors that all contributed to this inflammation—low vitamin D; undiagnosed autoimmune thyroid disease; low levels of B6, folate, and Bl2; and a high level of mercury and lead. Any one of these factors may not have been enough to cause problems, but added together in the body of an eighty-one-year-old woman, they caused her brain and body to start shutting down." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"High serum folate. In the ARI parent survey, TMG and DMG, rated together, were evaluated as follows: Symptoms improved: 42 percent No discernible effect: 51 percent Symptoms worsened: 7 percent My general recommendation: DMG: 125 to 1,000 mg. per day; TMG: 175 to 2,000 mg. per day, depending upon age, size, and other treatments and indications. Vitamin D. Only in the past few years has vitamin D begun to be fully appreciated. It was previously perceived to be of peripheral importance, but now it is recognized as having a major impact upon the immune system." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, green beans, cooked black-eyed peas, and baked beans also have a high folate content. Because the body can't store much folic acid, you must constantly replenish your supplies, so make these vegetables a staple of your prenatal diet. The prenatal vitamin is no substitute for good nutrition. Joel Fuhrman cautions against relying too much on vitamins, especially during pregnancy. "We've turned everything into a pill," he said." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Some studies have shown that supplementing with folate can help to reduce this risk. A WHI cohort study showed that women who exercised the equivalent of brisk walking for 1.25 to 2.5 hours per week had an 18 percent reduction in the risk of breast cancer. This reduction increased further as physical activity increased, though not substantially. The reduction Exercise was less pronounced when a woman was overweight. Exercise has also been shown to improve survival rates after a diagnosis of breast cancer." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin Bg are inversely related to homocysteine levels, and anyone with a nutritional deficiency that leads to low concentrations of either one or more of these nutrients is at increased risk for elevated homocysteine levels. Testing for homocysteine levels is available through commonly available simple blood tests. The first meta-analysis of the Homocysteine Lowering Trialists' Collaboration concluded that folic acid supplementation lowered homocysteine levels by about 25 percent." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"More than 50 percent of the thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, folate, and vitamin E are lost. By law flour manufacturers have to fortify their refined flour with some of the same nutrients that were milled away. And those fortifications don't include important phytochem-icals like lignans, phenolic acids, phytoestrogens, and other key nutrients. Refined white flour products have no place in your SuperFoods weight loss plan. You'll find it in the flour sack you've got in the pantry and in many common foods like cookies, crackers, baked goods, doughnuts, and so on." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"For example, homocysteine can be elevated from: • a poor diet, low in folate-containing vegetables; • a vitamin B12 deficiency; • kidney disease; • an uncommon defect in conversion of folate to the active form (even in a person eating a healthful diet). Treatment approaches to various levels of elevated homocysteine need to be matched with the underlying causes. Levels above 20 micro mol/1 are associated with a tenfold increased risk of heart attack compared to levels below 9 micro mol/1.63 These high elevations of homocysteine should not be ignored. Doing so could result in tragedy." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Cholesterol Protection for Life, New Expanded Edition (Get the book.)

"Suppliers of vitamin pie;' interjected Gianni, who had C, fiber, potassium, and folate, Deen listening quietly. "We don't oranges have been credited nQW mu(fo Qf tne f00Js fa^t with helping prevent heart dis- grow in his garden Aureliano has ease, cancer, and stroke. eaten mroughout his entire life, and we don't know what else he has also eaten. It could be something you didn't even see. In fact, we can associate his longevity more easily to the fact that Aureliano lives with a daughter than what he grows in his garden." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"TOM/NAS (1988) did note that the available evidence for a protective effect from folic acid is much stronger than that for food folate"). Consequently, the agency erred in concluding otherwise.163 The ban persisted from 1994 until 2001 (seven years, during which time women were needlessly deprived of the protective information in the market by FDA censorship). The harm to the public was palpable, consistent with the Court's findings: [T]he public health risk from neural tube defects is undeniably substantial." - Jonathan W. Emord, The Rise of Tyranny (Get the book.)

"Some antiseizure medications are folate antagonists and, as such, can increase the risk for fetal neural tube defects unless folic acid supplementation is implemented along with the medication." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Judge Gladys Kessler of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia found evidence of the superiority of supplement to plant sources well documented: [C]ountless scientific bodies have expressed skepticism that food folate is as effective at reducing [neural tube defects] as is folic acid, including the Centers for Disease Control ("CDC"), the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine ("IOM"), and the national Center for Environmental Health ("NCEH")... The FDA does not seriously challenge any of these findings." - Jonathan W. Emord, The Rise of Tyranny (Get the book.)

"For this reason, folate is an important nutrient to supplement for women taking the pill. Oral contraception users have also been reported to have reduced levels of vitamin B12.9 This may be related to malabsorption, increased renal excretion, and enhanced tissue acidity. A woman may or may not acquire an anemia associated with a B12 deficiency, but long-term use of the pill may lead to this, or at least may compromise nerve function, mood, mental function, and the health of the digestive system. Carotenoids are also included in this formula to protect the cervix." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Vegetarian diets offer a number of nutritional benefits, including lower levels of saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein as well as higher levels of carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, potassium, folate, and antioxidants such as vitamins C and E and phytochem-icals. ... It is the position of the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada that appropriately planned vegetarian diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Is one of the basic constituents of folate and can be converted into folate (folic acid) by intestinal bacteria. Assists in the maintenance of healthy intestinal bacteria, thus preventing Candida. Assists in the formation of red blood cells. Necessary for normal skin and hair growth. High doses can restore gray hair to its natural color. PABA is an antioxidant. Prevents wrinkles. Protects against effects of secondhand smoke, ozone and other air pollutants. Protects against sunburn (through absorption of ultraviolet radiation), and thus skin cancer. Reduces the pain of burns." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.) "Foiic Acid (Folacin. folate, vitamin Bg) Folate is depleted by: o Alcohol o Antacids o Antibiotics o Antiseizure medication (i.e. barbiturates, phenytoin) o Aspirin o All cholesterol-lowering drugs, including statins and bile acid sequestrants (i.e. Questran? Colestid? o Caffeine o Decongestants (i.e. pseudoephedrine) o Diabetic medication (especially Metformin) o Diuretics 0 Estrogen (and oral contraceptives) o Histamine H2 blockers (i.e. Tagamet? Pepcid? Zantac? o Mineral oil (laxatives) o NSAIDs (i.e." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.)

"Homocysteine can be elevated when there is a deficiency of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, or folate. It is rare, but still possible, for a person with a perfect diet and ideal cholesterol levels to develop chronic disease from an elevated homocysteine level. Theoretically, most people eating a plant-based diet rich in vitamins, especially folate, need only consume adequate supplemental B12 to ensure a normal homocysteine level." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Cholesterol Protection for Life, New Expanded Edition (Get the book.)

"Without enough folate, homocysteine levels in the blood can rise, contributing to heart disease. Vitamin C levels are depleted by alcoholism. In addition, the alcoholic liver has problems activating vitamin D. Magnesium depletion is frequently encountered in chronic alcoholics, both from low dietary intake and increased urinary losses. Some alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as delirium tremens may be related to magnesium deficiency. In cases of severe alcoholism, low magnesium levels can cause bone loss. Low levels of phosphorus are rarely seen except in near starvation or in alcoholism." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Unlike Alzheimer's, dementia is often caused by deficiencies of vitamins B12 and folate, which can be treated with vitamin supplementation. However, diagnosing Alzheimer's in its early stages is often difficult. One of the factors weighing most heavily on families dealing with a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer's is its cost: $16,000 per year for the care of affected patients, including the costs of nursing homes, doctors, and medications." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.) "Given the small risk that you may be one of these women I recommend taking folate before yon conceive (the only time I will tell you to take vitamins or supplements). STEROIDS Several steroids are sold over the counter as supplements, although they probably should be classified as drugs because they have potentially dangerous side effects. Steroids are produced by the body and promote secondary sexual characteristics and reproduction (androgenic effects) as well as increases in muscle mass (anabolic). They are often marketed as antiaging pills or as energy and libido enhancers." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"One of the major symptoms of Bi2 and folic acid deficiency is macrocytic anemia. folate, also called folic acid, is needed to turn the uracil into thymidine, an essential building block of DNA.5 This DNA is needed for production of new red blood cells and for red blood cell division. Bn is involved in the pathway that creates methylcobalamin. This Bi2 also produces a form of folate needed to make DNA. So, if there is no B[2, folate can become depleted and DNA production slows down." - Gabriel Cousens, M.D., Spiritual Nutrition: Six Foundations for Spiritual Life and the Awakening of Kundalini (Get the book.)

"Super folate Supreme is available through my website, www.jonnybowden.com) If you use another brand, no problem, just make sure you're getting B12 every day as well. n o oo 0 n c 73 m the folic acid group had significantly less hearing loss than the placebo group. This difference was even more pronounced in people who had particularly low folic acid levels prior to the study. (Incidentally, there was also a not-too-surprising 26 percent drop in homocysteine levels in the folic acid-supplemented group.) And who's low in folic acid? Probably you." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"The good news is that you can overcome this weakness by taking folate and the supplement 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), which is normally produced from 5-HTP dietary tryptophan, the molecule that is the next step in the process of making serotonin. If you take 5-HTP, you skip that weak step. Those are just a few of the ways that the production of one neurotransmitter can be inhibited. And every one of them is similarly influenced by your diet and lifestyle. So let's see . . . what are your options here?" - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"Women with anemia also tend to run low on folate—a B vitamin—and folate deficiency contributes to anemia," says Dr. Piatt. "I recommend eating plenty of foods high in folate." You can get your Daily Value of folate?00 micrograms—by eating a bowl of highly fortified grain cereal for breakfast, such as Total, Most or Consult a physician if you have any of these symptoms. • Extreme fatigue • Fainting • Dizziness • Shortness of breath If you are treated for iron-deficiency anemia and don't feel better after a month, tell your doctor. You may need another blood test." - Prevention Magazine Health Books, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Women: Women Doctors Reveal over 2,000 Self-Help Tips on the Health Problems That Concern Women the Most (Get the book.)

"Neither folate nor vitamin B supplementation resulted in an improvement in scores of cognition after two years.21 GINKGO BILOBA Ginkgo biloba, a supplement derived from the ancient ginkgo tree of China, has long been believed to increase memory, energy, and concentration. It is also used to treat tinnitus and vascular disease. Many consider ginkgo a neuroprotective agent as well as an antioxidant. In Germany, more than 5 million prescriptions for ginkgo are written every year, and sales in the U.S. are $240 million per year." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Acetyl-coenzyme A can also be made from some amino acids with a little help from folate (THF), niacin (NAD), and vitamin B6 (PLP). Vitamin Bp may also be involved in amino acid transformation to ready the amino acids for this step. Fats may be converted to acetyl-coenzyme A with the help of niacin (NADP and NAD), riboflavin (FAD), vitamin B,2, and biotin. STEP 3, THE ENERGY CYCLE The third step is known as the Krebs cycle or the TCA (Tricarboxylic Acid) cycle. Acetyl-coenzyme A is used to feed the TCA cycle." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Vitamins and minerals • * Special brain vitamins, including folate, B6, B,2, and vitamin D Special minerals, including magnesium, zinc, and selenium. In Part IV, we will review many other special nutrients essential for healthy brain function that work specifically in different key systems, such as acetyl-L-carnitine, n-acetylcysteine, or coenzyme Q10. These become more essential under certain conditions of life, such as stress or toxicity or age. Let's start with fats. SECTION 1.1 Fats and Your Brain Does your oil need to be changed? Take the following quiz to find out." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"Because older people tend to have higher homocysteine levels, they are encouraged to meet or exceed the RDA for the B vitamin folate. The elderly are less able to synthesize vitamin D in the skin, so they need a little more sun than younger people. Also, many older people use sunscreen and wear protective clothing, which limits vitamin D production. Older adults also have a higher need for vitamin D. Adults aged 51 to 70 have an adequate daily intake (AI) of 400 IU (10 meg) of vitamin D, but for ages over 70 the AI is 600 RJ (15 meg)." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Folic acid (folacin, folate) Folic acid (folacin, folate), also a member of the B vitamin family, is important for red blood cell formation, breakdown and utilization of proteins, and proper cell division. It is also useful for fighting anemia, atherosclerosis, fatigue, immune weakness, infection, and osteoporosis. Food sources: Asparagus, broccoli, lima beans, green peas, sweet potatoes, bean sprouts, whole wheat, cantaloupe, strawberries, brewer's yeast, and leafy green vegetables, such as spinach and kale." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"Hi oil Visible light Air during processing Microwave Cooking Figure 1-20 folate losses in storage and cooking. G R A I N S V E G F R U I R o T E I J!" - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

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