A recent study suggests there may be an association between scar tissue on the liver in people with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and low blood levels of folate and vitamin B12. NASH is a progressive form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease...
Depression is a psychological disorder, but studies are finding that the immune system may play a role in the development of depression. B vitamins have an influence on the immune system and a recent study suggests that taking vitamin B...
A recent study suggests that taking B vitamins — including folate and vitamin B12 — may help slow down the decline in brain function in people with dementia. For this review, researchers examined studies that looked at the effects of...
Endothelial dysfunction is a condition in which the endothelium (inner lining) of blood vessels fails to function normally, and can lead to cardiovascular problems. A recent study suggests that taking a combination of folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12 and...
What you eat is important not only for your physical health but also for your mental and emotional health. A recent study suggests that vitamin B supplements may be associated with improvements in mental health, reductions in subjective stress, and...
Higher levels of the amino acid homocysteine have been linked to lower bone mineral density in women and a higher risk of cardiovascular and neurological disease. A recent study suggests that taking omega-3 supplements may help lower homocysteine levels, and...
Mild cognitive impairment is often the first step toward developing dementia and, left unaddressed, it can transform into Alzheimer ’s disease. A recent study suggests that taking a supplement containing the vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid may help improve...
Previous studies have shown that B vitamin supplements may support brain health by reducing brain tissue loss, but the results have not always been consistent. In a new study of individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), those given B vitamin...
