August 13, 2005

Alzheimer's Disease and Folic Acid

A growing consensus that the B vitamin folic acid can prevent Alzheimer’s disease was strengthened Friday by a new study. The study followed 579 persons ages 60 and older more than nine years. Those who consumed at least the recommended daily allowance of 400 micrograms had 55 percent less risk of getting Alzheimer’s than those who consumed less than 400 mcg. (kansascity.com)

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