The essential B vitamin folic acid is needed by our bodies in much smaller amounts than macronutrients such as protein. However, micronutrients are crucial for the complex interactions within our ...

One of the largest autism trials of leucovorin (Wellcovorin), a drug used to treat cerebral folate deficiency, was retracted ...

Some highly processed foods are healthy, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a non-profit organization. Breakfast cereal and bread are fortified with folic acid, ...

Higher folate and vitamin B6 intake years before Parkinson’s diagnosis is linked to reduced mortality risk, but postdiagnosis ...

KTVU's Alex Savidge takes an in-depth look at the health benefits with an expert from Kaiser Permanente. These are today's ...

Heart health supplements like fiber, red yeast rice, and garlic may reduce your risk of heart disease. Always discuss new supplements with your healthcare provider.

The Nation Newspaper Maternal health stakeholders advocate transition to multiple micronutrient supplementation ...

Folic acid is one of the most important nutrients you can get during pregnancy, so it’s important to choose a supplement with ...

Women of childbearing age are urged to maintain ample amounts of folic acid in their bodies through supplementation and ...

Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's little evidence the drug will help.

Leucovorin, a generic drug typically used with cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, was fast-tracked for FDA approval in ...

Kale is a good source of folate (vitamin B9), but other foods contain as much or even more of the nutrient. Most people need about 400 micrograms (mcg) of folate daily to make healthy cells and ...