//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/vitamin_b/ Read about the latest research on B vitamins, including newly discovered benefits of Vitamin B3, B12, folic acid and related vitamins. en-us Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:18:29 EDT Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:18:29 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/vitamin_b/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230306143339.htm Researchers assessed in an animal model the effect of folic acid supplementation on mutation rates and other genetic modifications. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:33:39 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230306143339.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220831131158.htm A new study that looked at health data from the UK found people with a folic acid prescription were 1.5 times as likely to get COVID-19 and were more than 2.6 times as likely to die from COVID-19 compared to the control group. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:11:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220831131158.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220822130444.htm The UK Government's current proposal to fortify one type of flour with folic acid is inadequate as it suggests a low dose that would fail to prevent hundreds of cases of severe birth defects each year, according to a new paper. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:04:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220822130444.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220805091251.htm Scientists have found that elevated blood levels of an amino acid called homocysteine correlate strongly with the severity of an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. They also found vitamin B12 and folic acid could be used to prevent and/or delay disease progression. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:12:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220805091251.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220719091209.htm Trial participants reported feeling less anxious or depressed after taking high doses of Vitamin B6 for a month. The trial provides evidence that the calming effect B6 has on the brain could make it effective in preventing or treating mood disorders. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:12:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220719091209.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210121132300.htm Researchers report a comprehensive pilot study on the metabolic effects of full vegan diet on young children. The study found vegan children to have remarkably altered metabolism and lower vitamin A and D status compared to children with no special diet. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:23:00 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210121132300.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201005170836.htm A study of pregnant mice found high levels of folic acid were associated with significant changes in brain development of offspring. Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:08:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201005170836.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200818094048.htm Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc and high amounts of vitamin C in a 12-week study experienced sickness for shorter periods and with less severe symptoms than counterparts in a control group receiving a placebo. Tue, 18 Aug 2020 09:40:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200818094048.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200804111509.htm 以粮食为基础的材料与Propionibacte发酵rium freudenreichii have enough vitamin B12 to be nutritionally significant. With the help of Lactobacillus brevis in the fermentation process, vegans can also be guaranteed a sufficient and safe B12 intake directly from grain-based food, without pills. Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:15:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200804111509.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200615140836.htm A new study challenges claims from some international scientific circles, that having high blood levels of folate (folic acid) increases the risk of poor cognition in older adults, especially in those with low levels of vitamin B12. On the contrary the study found that having higher folate seemed to be associated with better cognitive function in these older adults. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:08:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200615140836.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191003092042.htm Children born to women who have high blood levels of lead are more likely be overweight or obese, compared to those whose mothers have low levels of lead in their blood, according to a new study. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:20:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191003092042.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190830115553.htm The dangers of ultraviolet radiation exposure, which most often comes from the sun, are well-known. Researchers discuss how broad its effects can be, from premature aging to cancer, and how this can be influenced by different skin tones and the use of sunscreen. Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:55:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190830115553.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190716095529.htm In a massive new analysis of findings from 277 clinical trials using 24 different interventions, researchers say they have found that almost all vitamin, mineral and other nutrient supplements or diets cannot be linked to longer life or protection from heart disease. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:55:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190716095529.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/06/190624111608.htm Micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamins B12 and D, as well as folate, iron, zinc and copper, are common in adults at the time of diagnosis with celiac disease. These deficiencies should be addressed at that time, according to a new study. Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:16:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/06/190624111608.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190115121108.htm 一项新的研究explored the impact of increasing a person's intake of vitamins B12, B6, and folic acid [vitamin B9] after studies in people with schizophrenia revealed that increased intake of these vitamins could decrease patients' levels of an amino acid called homocysteine and improve their symptoms. Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:11:08 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190115121108.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190103110615.htm A giant toadstool that swallow up vitamins and nutrients in the intestines and kidneys. This is how the receptor, which e.g. absorbs B12 vitamin in the small intestine, looks. For the first time, researchers have an insight into an as yet unknown biology which has survived hundreds of millions of years during the evolution of life. Thu, 03 Jan 2019 11:06:15 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190103110615.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/11/181120211642.htm Patients with type-2 diabetes, taking metformin, should have their vitamin B12 levels assessed more regularly to avoid irreversible nerve damage, according to a new study. The study findings suggest that earlier detection of vitamin B12 deficiency through routine screening of all metformin-treated, type-2 diabetes patients could reduce their risk of developing irreversible, painful and potentially disabling nerve damage. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 21:16:42 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/11/181120211642.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/10/181010105610.htm Nearly 15 percent of all chewing gum varieties sold promise to provide health-enhancing supplements to users, so researchers studied whether two vitamin-supplemented products were effective at delivering vitamins to the body. Their results validate the concept of gum as an effective delivery system for at least some vitamins. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:56:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/10/181010105610.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/06/180626113338.htm The study suggests that voluntary food fortification is ineffective in preventing deficiency or low status of these vitamins among older people. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:33:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/06/180626113338.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/05/180530192217.htm Among women planning to conceive after a pregnancy loss, those who had sufficient levels of vitamin D were more likely to become pregnant and have a live birth, compared to women with insufficient levels of the vitamin, according to a recent analysis. Wed, 30 May 2018 19:22:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/05/180530192217.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/05/180528171511.htm The most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements provide no consistent health benefit or harm, suggests a new study led by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto. Mon, 28 May 2018 17:15:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/05/180528171511.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/05/180517113307.htm Scientists have made a significant discovery about how the vitamin content of some plants can be improved to make vegetarian and vegan diets more complete. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential dietary component but vegetarians are more prone to B12 deficiency as plants neither make nor require this nutrient. But now a team, led by Professor Martin Warren, has proved that common garden cress can take up cobalamin. Thu, 17 May 2018 11:33:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/05/180517113307.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/01/180131085830.htm There is no need for an upper limit of folate intake, according to a study by Queen Mary University of London and the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:58:30 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/01/180131085830.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/01/180125085105.htm Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant may want to avoid diets that reduce or eliminate carbohydrates, as they could increase the risk of having babies with neural tube birth defects, according to a new study. Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:51:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/01/180125085105.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/12/171221123158.htm Taking folic acid in late pregnancy may increase the risk of allergies in offspring affected by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), new research indicates. Thu, 21 Dec 2017 12:31:58 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/12/171221123158.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/12/171215111605.htm One in two persons aged 65 and above has suboptimal levels of vitamin D in the blood and one in four older adults has suboptimal vitamin B12 levels. Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:16:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/12/171215111605.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/10/171004084941.htm Lower meat consumption by women during pregnancy was linked with an increased risk of substance misuse by their children during adolescence. Wed, 04 Oct 2017 08:49:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/10/171004084941.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/09/170908205535.htm Researchers have shown that mothers who take recommended amounts of folic acid around conception might reduce their children's pesticide-related autism risk. Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:55:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/09/170908205535.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/05/170503213540.htm Taking folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy may improve psychological development in children, new research suggests. Wed, 03 May 2017 21:35:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/05/170503213540.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/03/170327083243.htm Small children with low levels of vitamin B12 had more difficulties solving cognitive tests, such as the ability to do puzzles, recognize letters and interpret other children’s feelings. Mon, 27 Mar 2017 08:32:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/03/170327083243.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/03/170308081047.htm Babies born to mothers with cardiometabolic risk factors were less likely to develop high blood pressure if their mothers had higher levels of folate during pregnancy. Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:10:47 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/03/170308081047.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/01/170131080152.htm In the microbial world, vitamin B12 is a hot commodity. It turns out that vitamin B12, a substance produced by only a few organisms but needed by nearly all of them, wields great power in microbial communities – ubiquitous structures that affect energy and food production, the environment, and human health. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:01:52 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/01/170131080152.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/01/170124111602.htm Pregnant women increase their chances of vitamin B12 deficiency if they don't consume enough meat, milk or eggs. This vitamin is found only in animal products. A deficiency of the vitamin during pregnancy could have dramatic consequences for the fetus. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 11:16:02 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/01/170124111602.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/01/170110133536.htm Despite the mandatory addition of folic acid to enriched grain products in the United States, many women still do not consume adequate amounts of this important vitamin, according to a new editorial. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 13:35:36 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/01/170110133536.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/10/161018141615.htm Prescription doses of folinic acid, which is a reduced form of a B vitamin known as folate, could help improve the language and communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These are the preliminary findings from a placebo-controlled trial in which children were randomized to receive either high-dose folinic acid or a placebo. Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:16:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/10/161018141615.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/10/161017103221.htm A world-first optical sensor has been developed that can detect vitamin B12 in diluted human blood – a first step towards a low-cost, portable, broadscale vitamin B12 deficiency test. Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:32:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/10/161017103221.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/10/161012141654.htm High folate (vitamin B9) consumption is associated with an increased risk for a nerve-damage disorder in older adults who have a common genetic variant linked to reduced cellular vitamin B12 availability, report researchers. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:16:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/10/161012141654.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/08/160829192639.htm Food fortified with folic acid helped lower overall rates of congenital heart defects in Canada. The effect was evident in some types of congenital heart defects but not all. Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:26:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/08/160829192639.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/07/160711150942.htm Folates can stimulate stem cell proliferation independently of their role as vitamins, according to a new study that used an in vitro culture and animal model system in their findings. Folates, whether supplemental B vitamins or natural folates found in food, are essential for the proper functioning of all cells in the body and are critical to prevent birth defects. Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:09:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/07/160711150942.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/06/160613122220.htm Proper maternal folate levels during pregnancy may protect children from a future risk of obesity, especially those born to obese mothers, according to a new study. Mon, 13 Jun 2016 12:22:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/06/160613122220.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/06/160610140645.htm 高百分比的儿童,青少年和年轻adults with migraines appear to have mild deficiencies in vitamin D, riboflavin and coenzyme Q10 -- a vitamin-like substance found in every cell of the body that is used to produce energy for cell growth and maintenance. Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:06:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/06/160610140645.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/05/160531082402.htm If pregnant women take antiepileptic drugs, the child can develop autistic traits. The administration of folic acid preparations appears to be a suitable means of preventing this serious side-effect, suggest researchers. Tue, 31 May 2016 08:24:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/05/160531082402.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/05/160518120104.htm There is less decline than expected in the rate of brain and spine defects after a folic acid fortification program, a new study has found. The new findings are likely to contribute to an ongoing debate about the future of the fortification program. Wed, 18 May 2016 12:01:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/05/160518120104.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/05/160511105352.htm Women who plan on becoming pregnant are told they need enough of the nutrient folate to ensure proper neurodevelopment of their babies, but new research suggests there could be serious risks in having far too much of the same nutrient. Wed, 11 May 2016 10:53:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/05/160511105352.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/04/160428174010.htm Vitamin A is important for heart development in embryos, but whether it has a role in maintaining heart health is unclear. A new study finds that the heart is able to respond to vitamin A and the amount of vitamin A present has an effect. However, whether the effects are beneficial or harmful is still a mystery. Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:40:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/04/160428174010.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/04/160426091725.htm Certain nutritional supplements can increase the effectiveness of antidepressants for people with clinical depression, an international evidence review has found. Omega 3 fish oils, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), methylfolate (bioactive form of folate) and Vitamin D, were all found to boost the effects of medication. Tue, 26 Apr 2016 09:17:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/04/160426091725.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/03/160322082046.htm Vegans adhere to nutrition recommendations in varying degrees, according to a new Finnish study. Some vegans who participated in a new study followed a balanced diet, while others had dietary deficiencies. Typical deficiencies were an unbalanced use of protein sources, a low intake of berries, fruits and nuts, as well as failure to use nutrient fortified food products. The majority, however, used vitamin B12 and D supplements and calcium-fortified drinks as recommended. Tue, 22 Mar 2016 08:20:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/03/160322082046.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/03/160304092757.htm A mechanism underlying a severe progressive children’s brain disease and adult’s muscle disease has been clarified by a new study. The results indicate for the first time that the energy-metabolic defect in a cell can shake its B-vitamin balance and lead to genetic changes. Fri, 04 Mar 2016 09:27:57 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/03/160304092757.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/01/160119153533.htm A high proportion of older adults entering long-term care homes in Ontario are B12 deficient, with more developing deficiencies over the course of their first year in residence, according to research. There is a connection between B12 deficiency and several serious health conditions. Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:35:33 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/01/160119153533.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/01/160111121341.htm A study in aged mice shows that excess folic acid intake causes lowered immune function because important immune cells, called natural killer cells, are less effective. These results build upon the findings of a previous study in 2005 by the same lab that found that 78 percent of healthy postmenopausal women had unmetabolized folic acid in their blood plasma, which is indicative of excess folic acid intake. Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:13:41 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/01/160111121341.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/09/150914102736.htm Malnutrition is a known complication of weight loss surgery, but findings from a small study show many obese people may be malnourished before they undergo the procedure. Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:27:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/09/150914102736.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/08/150828102251.htm A new international study shows that 5,000 fetuses in Europe annually are affected by spina bifida and other severe defects on the central nervous system. Seventy percent of these pregnancies are terminated, while increased mortality and serious diseases affect the children who are born. At least half of the cases can be avoided by adding folic acid to staple foods as is already being done in 70 non-European countries. Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:22:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/08/150828102251.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/07/150701151830.htm Taking vitamin B12 supplements does not benefit neurological or cognitive function in older people with moderate deficiency of vitamin B12, research has shown for the first time. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:18:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/07/150701151830.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/06/150630151500.htm An international paper on folate biomarkers is part of an initiative to provide evidence-based guidance for the global nutrition and public health community. The comprehensive study on folate, an essential B vitamin required for DNA synthesis and normal growth and development, represents a consensus of the top folate scientists globally. A major birth defect affecting the spinal cord -- spina bifida, for example -- and brain can be prevented by maternal consumption of sufficient folate prior to and during the very early stages of fetal development. Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:15:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/06/150630151500.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/04/150428125042.htm Genetically modified crops are usually designed to have herbicide tolerance and insect resistance, but there are other applications of such engineered plants, such as the incorporation of genes for specific nutrients. Research suggests that the bio-fortification of rice with a gene to produce more folate (vitamin B9) could significantly reduce the risk of birth defects, such as spina bifida and other neural tube defect conditions, caused by deficiency of this nutrient. Tue, 28 Apr 2015 12:50:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/04/150428125042.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/04/150423085348.htm 维生素E (d-alpha-tocopherol)是一种有效的混乱关系atment for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), according to new research. NASH occurs when the liver becomes inflamed due to the accumulation of fat. Over time, persistent inflammation can lead to the formation of fibrous scar tissue in the liver and around its blood vessels, which can eventually cause cirrhosis. Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:53:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/04/150423085348.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/03/150315170424.htm In a study that included more than 20,000 adults in China with high blood pressure but without a history of stroke or heart attack, the combined use of the hypertension medication enalapril and folic acid, compared with enalapril alone, significantly reduced the risk of first stroke, according to a study. Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:04:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/03/150315170424.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/02/150224091753.htm A previously unknown effect of vitamin A in human embryonic development has been identified by researchers, indicating that vitamin A affects the formation of blood cells. Tue, 24 Feb 2015 09:17:53 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/02/150224091753.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/02/150219162351.htm Women with multiple sclerosis (MS) may have lower levels of important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, such as folate from food and vitamin E, than healthy people, according to a new study. Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:23:51 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/02/150219162351.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/02/150210083651.htm Mothers that take excessive amounts of folic acid during pregnancy may predispose their daughters to diabetes and obesity later in life, according to a new study. With high dose supplements being widely available, the study calls for a need to establish a safe upper limit of folic acid intake for pregnant women. Tue, 10 Feb 2015 08:36:51 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/02/150210083651.htm