Folic acid may boost brain health in the elderly
A study of over 800 people between the ages of 50 and 70 found that those who
took a folic acid supplement daily for three years did much better on tests of
memory and cognitive function than those who took a placebo pill.
The findings suggest that folic acid may boost
brain power in
the elderly and may also help reduce the risk of dementia.
Fresh vegetables,
especially dark green, leafy ones, are some of your best natural sources of
folic acid.
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