Treat symptoms of depression
Depression is a common mental disorder that affects people of all ages. It is characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.
Eating folate-rich foods or taking its supplement regularly has been proven to reduce the onset and severity of depression. As already discussed, a lack of folate can lead to megaloblastic anemia, which can cause fatigue, weakness, and depression. Some studies have shown that taking a folate supplement can help to treat symptoms of depression.
Reduces the risk of heart attack
A new study has found that folate may help to reduce the risk of heart attack. The study found that people who took a daily supplement of folate had a lower risk of cardiac diseases than those who did not take the supplement.
The study used data from the Women’s Health Initiative, which included more than 160,000 women aged 50 to 79 years. The women were followed for an average of 11 years. During that time, there were 2,316 strokes among the participants.