-Caveat Lector- August 26, 1999 - Folic Acid to Beat the Blues Pregnant women have long been advised to take folate, or folic acid, to ensure proper development of the fetus. This B vitamin has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease in both men and women. Now, there's evidence that folate can also help you beat the blues. A recent study by Harvard researchers indicated that 15-38% of depressed adults have low levels of folic acid. Research also suggests that depressed adults with low levels of folic acid and vitamin B12 do not gain as much benefit from antidepressant medications as those with adequate levels of B vitamins. Most people - both men and women - should take 400 mcg of folate a day in vitamin form, to supplement the amount found in the average American diet. Good food sources include dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, whole grain cereals and breads, and orange juice. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
