Nutraceuticals and nootropics for anti-aging

Folic acid prevents cleft lip and palate

Cleft lip and cleft palate are two of the most common major birth defects. The risk of having a child with these birth defects is six times higher for women who have inherited certain forms of a folate-processing gene. A new study now shows that this risk can be eliminated by folic acid (folate) supplements.

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Folate-Rich Diet May Cut Cleft Palate Risk

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In other folic acid news, researchers have shown a connection between high homocysteine levels and poor results on tests of mental ability. A similar connection has been found for the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Consequently, it is being suggested that homocysteine suppressors would be useful for enhancing cognition and preventing Alzheimer’s.

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Folic Acid, B Vitamins May Protect against Alzheimer’s