Tag Archives: Folic acid
Maternal Folic Acid Study Shows Stronger Child Brain Function
Staff Reports Taking folic acid supplements while pregnant has always been important to a healthy pregnancy. But, a new study gives more credence to the medical community’s encouragement of this supplement. A study in BMC Medicine found that children whose … Continue reading
Pre and Post Pregnancy Nutrition
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communication Intern Before and after having kids can be overwhelming on what to eat to keep you and your child healthy. Here at Fill Your Plate, we have done some research to find the best options … Continue reading
Expecting? Take Your Folic Acid Supplement
By Cameron Saylor a Recent ASU Nutrition Student Folic acid is an essential B vitamin for DNA production as well as the production and maintenance of new cells. This nutrient is specifically crucial in pregnancy and periods of rapid growth. … Continue reading
History of Folate and It’s Importance During Pregnancy
By Cameron Saylor, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Throughout history, the discovery and use of vitamins in the human diet has been an uphill battle. Folate is one of many co-enzymatic B vitamins needed for DNA and RNA synthesis as well … Continue reading
Using Food to Fight Stress
Research has shown that there is a complex link between our central nervous system and our gut which may eventually help to explain why so many of us are prone to unhealthy eating decisions when our stress starts to boil … Continue reading