On Vitamins

satya - 8/20/2014 1:58:40 PM

Disclaimer

This is my personal research. There is no credibility attached to the material here. Read at your own risk.

satya - 8/20/2014 1:59:03 PM

What is Folic Acid good for?

What is Folic Acid good for?

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satya - 8/20/2014 1:59:20 PM

WebMD on folicacid

WebMD on folicacid

satya - 8/20/2014 1:59:48 PM

At times this vitamin is attributed to

Folic acid is used for memory loss, Alzheimer?s disease, age-related hearing loss, preventing the eye disease age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reducing signs of aging, weak bones (osteoporosis), jumpy legs (restless leg syndrome), sleep problems, depression, nerve pain, muscle pain, AIDS, a skin disease called vitiligo, and an inherited disease called Fragile-X syndrome. It is also used for reducing harmful side effects of treatment with the medications lometrexol and methotrexate.

satya - 8/20/2014 1:59:59 PM

That is a tall order

That is a tall order

satya - 8/20/2014 2:06:30 PM

Key benefits cited


Memory
Hearing
Eyes
Aging
Bones
Sleep
Depression
Skin

satya - 8/20/2014 2:07:13 PM

Folic Acid I am taking comes with


150% of folic acid (600mcg)
B12
Fish Oil

satya - 8/20/2014 2:09:08 PM

Possible side affects of High Doses of Folic acid


abdominal cramps, 
diarrhea, 
rash, 
sleep disorders, 
irritability, 
confusion, 
nausea, 
stomach upset, 
behavior changes, 
skin reactions, 
seizures, 
gas, 
excitability, 
and other side effects.

satya - 8/20/2014 2:15:02 PM

What is biotin?

What is biotin?

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satya - 8/20/2014 2:23:45 PM

Here is a summary of Biotin

Here is a summary of Biotin

satya - 8/20/2014 2:25:03 PM

Summary of Biotin


skin
Nails
Hair

satya - 8/20/2014 2:25:50 PM

Sources of Biotin


cooked eggs, especially egg yolk; 
sardines; 
nuts (almonds, peanuts, pecans, walnuts) and nut butters; 
soybeans; other legumes (beans, blackeye peas); 
whole grains; 
cauliflower; 
bananas; 
and mushrooms.

satya - 8/20/2014 3:57:41 PM

On Biotin...

There are not many good quality studies evaluating biotin. Many of its proposed uses are based on weak evidence or case reports: