The Essential Vitamin B9

The Essential Vitamin B9
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Home Ask Dr. Weil Dr. Weil's Food Pyramid Vitamins & Supplements Condition Care Guide Healthy Recipes Gardening Yoga & Fitness Pets Vitamin Advisor Dr. Weil's Vitamin Packs Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging Weil Juvenon Marketplace	Vitamin B9, more commonly known as folate or folic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for human growth and development. It encourages normal nerve and proper brain functioning, and may help prevent heart disease and stroke by reducing homocysteine levels. Studies suggest it can also help protect against cancers of the lung, colon, and cervix, and may help slow memory decline associated with aging. Pregnant women have an increased need for folic acid: it supports the growth of the placenta and fetus, and it helps to prevent several types of birth defects, especially those of the brain and spine, such as neural tube defects. Pregnant women and women of child-bearing age should take extra steps to get enough folic acid. Spinach, green vegetables and beans are good sources, as are fortified products such as orange juice and cereals. Other natural sources of folate include asparagus, bananas, melons, lemons, legumes, yeast, and mushrooms. Find out if vitamin B9 is recommended for you in Dr. Weil’s Vitamin Advisor. Should you take B9? Try Dr. Weil's Vitamin Advisor questionnaire and find if vitamin B9 and other supplements are right for you. It's free, and includes personalized suggestions for vitamins and minerals, as well as information about dosage, potency and drug interaction. Take Dr. Weil's Vitamin Advisor today. Today's Q&A: What is Gilbert's Syndrome? See all related Q&A's: Click here. Sponsor Vital Choice Seafood Experts agree that wild salmon is a pure, natural "super food," rich in omega-3s and vitamin D: nutrients that promote optimum health. Visit www.vitalchoice.com for the finest wild seafood and organic fare, where you can also sign up for "Vital Choices", our free food and health newsletter. It will inform and empower you!	More Daily Tips 4 Healthy Carb Choices Are Your Carbs Bad Ones? 5 Foods for Your Heart Stroke Part 2: 6 Ways to Prevent a Stroke Stroke Part 1: 6 Warning Signs Want more? Get Dr. Weil's free emails, daily or weekly.	advertisement Dr. Weil's Vitamin Advisor Receive Your FREE Personalized Vitamin Recommendation & Supplement Plan Today! Free Vitamin Recommendation Let Dr. Weil customize a free vitamin & supplement plan for you. Take the Vitamin Advisor questionnaire today! Dr. Weil's Spontaneous Happiness Based on his new book, this online plan helps chart your 8-week path to optimum emotional well-being. Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Diet Food Pyramid Our interactive tool can help improve overall health through diet. Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging Your Online Guide to the Anti-Inflammatory Diet. Start eating for your health - begin your free trial now. advertisement Dr. Weil's Optimum Health Plan Your 8-week plan to wellness. Begin your journey today! Dr. Weil's Head-to-Toe Wellness Guide Your guide to natural health. Use the Wellness Guide today! Condition Care Guide Learn about health conditions from acne to vertigo, and Dr. Weil's view of the best treatment options for each. Healthy Recipes Discover a treasure trove of healthy, healing foods and creative, delicious ways to prepare them. Q&A Library Over 2,000 questions from you and their corresponding answers from Dr. Weil. Vitamin Library Supplement your knowledge within Dr. Weil's vitamin compendium. Learn why they are necessary and more. advertisement
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