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Ascorbic acid protects lipids in human plasma and low-density-lipoprotein against oxidative damage by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm , atherosclerosis, and autoimmune diseases. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is called an antioxidant because it inactivates free radicals and protects against oxidative damage. Other... to these substances, ascorbic acid protected blood proteins and lipids, including low-density-lipoprotein (a lipid that carries cholesterol in the blood), from oxidative damage. However, when Read on »

Folic Acid for a Healthy Pregnancy by anna Healthy Living Professional

Posted Sun 11 Jan 2009 4:19pm . Folate is a B vitamin that is necessary for the production of new cells. During the first weeks of pregnancy a folic acid deficiency can result in neural tube defects. For this reason, it is extremely important for women of child bearing age to consume an adequate amount of folic acid. To learn more visit cdc.gov. Things happen for a reason, just believe Read on »

Pregnancy Nutrition Should Include Folate or Folic Acid by Cliff S. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 20 May 2009 9:14am Folate, also called Folic Acid and Vitamin B9, is an essential nutrient for healthy pregnancy nutrition. Folic acid is a B vitamin that helps the body create healthy new cells. That is why folate is very important for pregnancy nutrition as hopeful mothers create new life. Moms who include sufficient folic acid in their diets are taking positive Read on »

Folic Acid during Pregnancy - By Jessica R. Marie, Nutritionist by daddytobe Posted Tue 21 Jul 2009 11:13pm much folic acid do I need? NTDs occur during the early weeks of pregnancy, often before you even know you’re pregnant. For this reason, the government recommends that all women of child-bearing age consume at least 400 micrograms of folic acid per day before and during pregnancy. Many OBs, however, recommend up to 1,000 micrograms of folic acid per day Read on »

Pregnancy Nutrition ~ Folic Acid by Laury@TheFitnessDish Posted Tue 08 Mar 2011 3:00am of lentils contains about 90% of the recommended daily value of folic acid for non-pregnant women, meaning you get almost half your RDV during pregnancy. Soups were a great way for me... ) Today I want to talk about Folic Acid. Everyone has heard how important it is to get folic acid during pregnancy. Also known as folate, this nutrient dramatically reduces Read on »

Pregnancy, RD and Excess Omega-3 fatty Acids by Cassandra F. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Thu 22 Oct 2009 10:00pm perusing the literature on pregnancy and nutrition, I came across this series of interesting studies on omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil. Abnormal neurological responses in young adult offspring caused by excess omega-3 fatty acid (fish oil) consumption by the mother during pregnancy and lactation. Neurotoxicol Teratol. 2009 Jan-Feb;31(1):26-33. Epub 2008 Read on »

Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement Better then Iron and Folic Acid Alone in Pregnancy by Gina Nick Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:04pm pregnancy is a better promoter of healthy babies then taking folic acid and iron alone. This comes as no surprise when you realize that nutrients work together in harmony to promote... New research supports earlier findings that taking a comprehensive multivitamin and mineral supplement during pregnancy is a better promoter of healthy babies then taking Read on »

Pregnancy and Folic Acid by Lisa L. Posted Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:29am if they are not planning to get pregnant. Folate is needed before and during the first weeks of pregnancy to help prevent birth defects. Because half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are not planned... need more folate each day: * If you are pregnant, you need 600 mcg. * If you are breastfeeding, you need 500 mcg. Talk with your doctor about how much folic acid Read on »

Folic Acid For Your Pregnancy by Karen H. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 04 Jun 2008 6:03pm be a great addition to the 2 posts I wrote about prenatals, especially for the role folic acid plays in preventing birth defects. Would you take these vitamins during your pregnancy.... This is why I appreciate the perspectives of others to help me understand. I remember when my company touted the importance of folic acid, especially for the prevention of birth Read on »

Folic Acid And Pregnancy by Karen H. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 13 May 2009 10:02pm be a great addition to the 2 posts I wrote about prenatals, especially for the role folic acid plays in preventing birth defects. A few comments: As long as I have explored... company touted the importance of folic acid, especially for theprevention of birth defects. A fter testing many brands most didn't deliver any folic acid to the blood stream. I Read on »