On Vitamins
satya - 8/20/2014 1:58:40 PM
Disclaimer
This is my personal research. There is no credibility attached to the material here. Read at your own risk.
satya - 8/20/2014 1:59:03 PM
What is Folic Acid good for?
What is Folic Acid good for?
satya - 8/20/2014 1:59:48 PM
At times this vitamin is attributed to
Folic acid is used for memory loss, Alzheimer?s disease, age-related hearing loss, preventing the eye disease age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reducing signs of aging, weak bones (osteoporosis), jumpy legs (restless leg syndrome), sleep problems, depression, nerve pain, muscle pain, AIDS, a skin disease called vitiligo, and an inherited disease called Fragile-X syndrome. It is also used for reducing harmful side effects of treatment with the medications lometrexol and methotrexate.
satya - 8/20/2014 1:59:59 PM
That is a tall order
That is a tall order
satya - 8/20/2014 2:06:30 PM
Key benefits cited
Memory
Hearing
Eyes
Aging
Bones
Sleep
Depression
Skin
satya - 8/20/2014 2:07:13 PM
Folic Acid I am taking comes with
150% of folic acid (600mcg)
B12
Fish Oil
satya - 8/20/2014 2:09:08 PM
Possible side affects of High Doses of Folic acid
abdominal cramps,
diarrhea,
rash,
sleep disorders,
irritability,
confusion,
nausea,
stomach upset,
behavior changes,
skin reactions,
seizures,
gas,
excitability,
and other side effects.
satya - 8/20/2014 2:25:03 PM
Summary of Biotin
skin
Nails
Hair
satya - 8/20/2014 2:25:50 PM
Sources of Biotin
cooked eggs, especially egg yolk;
sardines;
nuts (almonds, peanuts, pecans, walnuts) and nut butters;
soybeans; other legumes (beans, blackeye peas);
whole grains;
cauliflower;
bananas;
and mushrooms.
satya - 8/20/2014 3:57:41 PM
On Biotin...
There are not many good quality studies evaluating biotin. Many of its proposed uses are based on weak evidence or case reports: