Folic Acid Aids The Brain And Heart

In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition it was found that after adjusting for other factors, individuals with higher plasma folic acid levels had overall better global cognitive function and better performance on tests of psychomotor speed. Researchers felt that these associations may be mediated by vascular mechanisms. In addition to this study there was a second study regarding meta-analysis of 14 double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trials regarding folic acid. The study concluded that high doses of folic acid appeared to improve endothelial function and as a result potentially promote good cardiovascular function.