Folate Supplement Hermiston OR
Karta Purkh Khalsa
Industry
Ayurvedic Practitioner, Herbalist, Nutritionist
Beaverton, OR
Wellness Training, Weight Management, Supplements, Stress Management, Preventive Medicine, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Functional Medicine, Family Practice, Diabetes, Chiropractic, Cardiovascular Disease, Arthritis, Allergy
Membership Organizations
American Holistic Medical Association
Claudia Sage
Industry
Nutritionist
Internal Medicine, Nutrition
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Il Coll Of Med, Chicago Il 60680
Graduation Year: 1982
Umatilla, OR
971-998-9383
Services
Nutritional Health Support
Portland, OR
Yeast Syndrome, Stress Management, Preventive Medicine, Nutrition, Mind/Body Medicine, Herbal Medicine, General Practice, Functional Medicine, Family Practice
Membership Organizations
American Holistic Medical Association
Weight Management, Stress Management, Reiki, Psychotherapy, Preventive Medicine, Osteopathic/Manipulation, Nutrition, Mind/Body Medicine, Gynecology, Guided Imagery, Family Practice, Diabetes, CranioSacral Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Bio-identical HRT
Membership Organizations
American Holistic Medical Association
Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic
Industry
Acupuncturist, Nutritionist, Reiki Master
Internal Medicine, Nutrition
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Newark Nj 07103
Graduation Year: 1972
A Better Folate Supplement
Provided by: 
By James Keough
To prevent neural tube defects—primarily spina bifida and anencephaly, which occur very early in pregnancy—public health authorities have long recommended that women of childbearing age take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily for four weeks prior to conception and all during the first trimester.
And since 1998, when the FDA forced food manufacturers to add folic acid to many grain products, neural birth defects have declined dramatically. Studies have also confirmed that our bodies absorb folic acid supplements more readily than the folates found naturally in food.
Now new research from Germany suggests that a biologically active derivative of folic acid, [6s]-5-MTHF, finds its way even more readily into red blood cells. The double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled intervention study found that after 24 weeks, women who received a daily dose of [6s]-5-MTHF equivalent to the recommended dose of folic acid had significantly higher levels of folate in their blood. After reviewing the study data, the researchers also suggested that the women start supplementing their diets 12 weeks prior to conception rather than just four to ensure adequate levels of plasma folate.
Author: James Keough
Copyright 1999-2009 Natural Solutions: Vibrant Health, Balanced Living/Alternative Medicine/InnoVisi...