Folate is vital during periods of rapid cell growth and proliferation, which occur during the early stages of pregnancy and embryo development.
impede pregnancy and increase the risk of early miscarriage. • Pregnancy: As it is a critical nutrient for healthy cell growth, folate reduces the risk of congenital disabilities. Folate is vital during periods of rapid cell growth and proliferation, which occur during the early stages of pregnancy and embryo development. • Sport and energy: Folate
who were supplemented with 1 mg folate daily experienced significant improvement in the severity, duration, and frequency of hot flushes.
• Mood and mental health: Folate crosses the blood-brain barrier, where it helps make key neurotransmitters that govern cognitive function and mental wellbeing. Folate is involved in creating dopamine and serotonin, the ‘feel good’ monoamine
lower in people with
type 2 diabetes than in healthy
insufficiency in athletes, especially female athletes, can cause anaemia, so increasing intake is essential. Folate can improve energy metabolism and cardio function, and also increase muscle growth and strength and mental function.
individuals. Folate supplementation can reduce insulin resistance, potentially reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In a 30-year long-term study, folate intake was inversely associated with the incidence of diabetes among adults. When considering a folate supplement, choose Quatrefolic®, (6S)-5-methyltetra- hydrofolate glucosamine salt, the biologically active form of folate that passes the gastric barrier and is mostly absorbed in the small intestine, ensuring a higher folate uptake. Active folate beats folic acid - and Quatrefolic® is the best folate. References available on request. Dr Ross Walker is an eminent practicing cardiologist, author of seven books and a regular presenter on TV and radio in Australia.
neurotransmitters. Low folate causes insufficient neurotransmitter
levels and increases in homocysteine, which both lower mood. In people with depression, folate concentrations have been shown to be highly
correlated with homocysteine levels – in one study, nearly one-third of severely depressed individuals had folate deficiency. • Blood sugar health: Studies shown that folate concentrations are much
• Menopause: Studies show that folate supplementation significantly reduces hot flushes in postmenopausal women, by interacting with key monoamine neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin in the brain. In particular, women
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