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Folic acid, already known to prevent certain types of birth defects, is emerging as the leader of the vitamin pack in protecting against heart disease. A member of the B-vitamin family, folic acid lowers levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that has been linked to greater risk of heart disease. While scientists are still trying to explain why--it may have something to do with homocysteine's tendency to promote blood clots and eat away the lining of blood-vessel walls--the newest research suggests that taking more folic acid can lower homocysteine levels and reduce the risk...
RICKETS RESURFACES Talk about a paradox. Breast-feeding mothers who actually listen to their pediatrician and slather their kids with sunscreen may be creating another problem: vitamin D deficiency. Fortified formula and sunlight are two excellent sources of the nutrient, and now researchers say that rickets--a bone-weakening disease linked to lack of D--is on the rise in children. You might consider supplementing mother's milk with formula or giving your child a multi-vitamin containing D. Caution: too much D--more than 400 IUs from all sources daily--is toxic to toddlers...
...mothers, as we all know, always seem to know best. Certain health benefits have long been attributed to the king of breakfast juices: It's rich in vitamin C and certain antioxidants. And Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration granted juide giant Tropicana the right to put a new assertion on its packaging: Thanks to its rich potassium content, orange juice may help your heart, and lower the risk of high blood pressure and stroke...
...mothers, as we all know, always seem to know best. Certain health benefits have long been attributed to the king of breakfast juices: It's rich in vitamin C and certain antioxidants. And Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration granted juide giant Tropicana the right to put a new assertion on its packaging: Thanks to its rich potassium content, orange juice may help your heart, and lower the risk of high blood pressure and stroke...
...they have a tendency to raise the level of LDL, or "bad cholesterol." No one knows if that's a healthy trade-off or for whom. Pregnant women in particular should be careful about fish-oil supplements. Taking cod liver oil, for example, can lead to an overdose of vitamin A, which can in turn cause birth defects. Some nutritionists speculate that omega-6 fatty acids--found in corn and many other vegetable oils--may limit the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. But here again, the evidence is incomplete. "We have a long way to go before...