Too Much Folate and B12 In Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk!

Women who plan on becoming pregnant are told they need enough of the nutrient folate to ensure proper neurodevelopment of their babies, but new research suggests there could be serious risks in having far too much of the same nutrient.

 Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. "Too much folate in pregnant women increases risk for autism, study suggests: Researchers say that while folate deficiency is bad for developing fetus, excessive amounts could also be harmful." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 11 May 2016. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160511105352.htm

Vegetarian May Need Supplement of B12 for Cardivascular Health!

"A recent study showed that vegetarians may be at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency that erases the benefits of the diet on preventing cardiovascular disease. The results of the study suggested that B12 supplementation may be necessary. "

Is Vitamin B12 Deficiency a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease in Vegetarians? American journal of preventive medicine, Vol. 48, No. 6. (June 2015) by Roman Pawlak. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/13625678