A new study found higher blood levels of Folate, Vitamins B6 and B12 were associated with lower risks of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in young American adults. Data from over 4,400 adults was analyzed. This data was collected over a 30 year period and used dietary intakes by using validated diet histories at study onset and…
According to a new study, one in eight older adults from Ireland may be deficient in Vitamin B12 with one in seven deficient in Folate. This study may be of great importance to countries that do not mandate fortification requirements. This data came from the TILDA (The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing). The study found…
According to a new review, patients with Schizophrenia, a long-term mental disorder, have low levels of Vitamins C, E, D, B12 and Folate. The studies looked at did not determine a definitive cause and effect relationship between Schizophrenia and nutritional deficiencies. 28 study articles were reviewed for this meta-analysis which involved over 2600 participants, 1221…