Reduces risk of Alzheimer’s
A recent study has found that folate may help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. This is good news for the many people who suffer from anxiety and worry about their cognitive health as they age.
The new study analyzed data from over six thousand people aged 65 and older. The participants were followed for an average of eight years, during which time they were assessed for cognitive decline. The findings showed that those who had higher levels of folate in their blood were less likely to experience cognitive decline than those with lower levels.
Lower homocysteine levels
A new study has found that folate may help to lower homocysteine levels and treat anxiety. The study looked at a group of people with anxiety disorders and found that those who took folate had significantly lower levels of homocysteine.
Folate is important for the body to maintain healthy levels of folate, as it helps to produce DNA and RNA. It also plays a role in the metabolism of homocysteine, an amino acid that can build up in the blood and cause damage to the arteries. The study participants who took folate had an average reduction in homocysteine levels of about 20 percent.