The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms.

The FDA is in the process of approving leucovorin to treat some children with autism. Leucovorin may help some autistic ...

Sunflower seeds are copper and selenium-dense, as well as rich in vitamin E, vitamin B 9, and B 5, which are all vital for ...

Authors cautioned that more studies were needed to replicate findings. — -- If you're pregnant, a new study released today may give you one more reason to listen to your doctor if he or she ...

Men with a low sperm count can boost their chances of fathering a child with supplements like zinc and vitamins D, C, and E.

Photo courtesy of Flickr user Emery Co Photo. Could taking a vitamin supplement before and during pregnancy help reduce the chances of your child being diagnosed with autism later? According to a new ...

By Michael Erman, Ahmed Aboulenein and Julie Steenhuysen WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday there was a link between the use of popular over-the-counter pain medication ...

Folic acid is one of those great public health success stories. In the decade following fortification of cereal grains and other foods, the rate of certain birth defects dropped dramatically. As ...

Prenatal exposure to high-dose folic acid is associated with a greater than twofold increased risk for cancer in children of mothers with epilepsy, new data from a Scandinavian registry of more than 3 ...

Scientists have highlighted possible consequences of fortifying flour with folic acid due to new evidence of how it is absorbed by the body. In May, the Food Standards Agency's Board agreed ...

The word folic acid is derived from foliage. Folic acid is commonly found in dark green and leafy vegetables such as: spinach asparagus romaine lettuces turnip greens dried or fresh beans and peas, ...