Did You Know That Folate Is Good for Your Memory?

Submitted by arico on Wed, 02/28/2007 - 11:00pm.

March 1, 2007

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial in the Netherlands that included more that 800 people in the 50-70 age range finds that those who took 800 micrograms of folic acid (folate) daily had significantly better cognitive skills than those taking placebo. The study shown that 3-year folic acid supplementation improves performance on tests that measure information-processing speed and memory, domains that are known to decline with age in older adults with raised total homocycsteine concentration. Look for 400-800 micrograms folic acid in a balanced B-complex supplement, because the body’s ability to utilize folate from foods is limited.

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Did You Know That Folate Is Good for Your Memory?

Submitted by arico on Wed, 02/28/2007 - 11:00pm.

March 1, 2007

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial in the Netherlands that included more that 800 people in the 50-70 age range finds that those who took 800 micrograms of folic acid (folate) daily had significantly better cognitive skills than those taking placebo. The study shown that 3-year folic acid supplementation improves performance on tests that measure information-processing speed and memory, domains that are known to decline with age in older adults with raised total homocycsteine concentration. Look for 400-800 micrograms folic acid in a balanced B-complex supplement, because the body’s ability to utilize folate from foods is limited.

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Autism - Sibling Relationship (Case Study)

Submitted by arico on Mon, 02/26/2007 - 11:00pm.

February 25, 2007

NYTfeb1807.jpg An article in New York Times by Karen Olsson (February 18, 2007) depicted a real life story of a sister with her twin autistic brothers.

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