Folic acid

Gestational anaemia: All you need to know about this condition

Posted By Editorial Team, May 10, 2019 at 09:28pm

As Google Doodle pays tribute to haematologist Lucy Wills for her remarkable work in the field of gestational anaemia, we give you a low-down on the condition and suggest ways to prevent it.
Folic acid: Your best friend during those nine months of pregnancy

Posted By Editorial Team, May 10, 2019 at 06:27pm

As Google Doodle pays tribute to haematologist Lucy Wills for the identification of folic acid, we tell you how this vitamin B ensures a healthy pregnancy.
Google honours English haematologist Lucy Wills on her 131st anniversary

Posted By IANS, May 10, 2019 at 10:33am

Google honoured English haematologist Lucy Wills who discovered folic acid as a cure to prevent birth defects in babies with her research in India.
5 best folic acid foods to eat daily

Posted By Kristina Das, December 12, 2018 at 02:32pm

Folate or folic acid is found naturally in many fortified foods. To prevent a deficiency it is recommended that healthy adults should get at least 400 mcg of folic acid per day.
Want to have brainy kids? Your diet must include fish + these other foods during pregnancy

Posted By Upneet Pansare, September 24, 2018 at 06:54am

The study results revealed that infants whose mothers ate fish three or more times a week during the last trimester of their pregnancy fared better than those whose mothers ate no fish or only up to two portions per week. Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids within the fish, along with other nutrients like vitamins D and E are responsible for brain development.
Know about the amazing health benefits of folic acid

Posted By Kristina Das, September 13, 2018 at 11:59pm

Folic acid is also known as vitamin B9. It is a water-soluble vitamin that has many important functions in your body.
Folate: The ABC of this B Vitamin and signs that you are lacking it

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, September 13, 2018 at 08:21pm

The recommended daily amount of folate for adults is 400 mcg. And the count goes up to 800 mcg for pregnant women. This important vitamin will give you a healthy body and a healthy mind.
4 foods that are high in folate!

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, September 11, 2018 at 09:06pm

Wondering what that is? Well, folate is the water-soluble vitamin that aids a lot of your body functions.
8 excellent health benefits of folic acid

Posted By Kristina Das, September 07, 2018 at 07:57pm

Folate or folic acid is found naturally in many fortified foods. To prevent a deficiency it is recommended that healthy adults should get at least 400 mcg of folic acid per day.
5 healthy foods that are rich in folic acid

Posted By Kristina Das, September 06, 2018 at 09:39pm

To prevent a deficiency it is recommended that healthy adults should get at least 400 mcg of folic acid per day.
Know the beauty benefits of folic acid

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, September 05, 2018 at 02:34pm

Want a firm skin and strong and lustrous hair? Eat foods rich in folic acid which can grant your wish. So, what are you waiting for? Just get to know how it can do wonders to your skin and hair and you can thank us later!
Top 5 supplements for a perfect pregnancy

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, July 24, 2018 at 03:56pm

All you would-be mommies, make sure you include these supplements in your daily diet.
Autism: A danger that can lurk even in the womb

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, July 21, 2018 at 02:33pm

Did you know that autism can start haunting your child when he is inside you? Know all about what leads to this condition before birth and how you can prevent it.
What to eat and avoid immediately after a miscarriage?

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, July 02, 2018 at 11:45am

A particular diet needs to be followed by a woman after suffering a miscarriage.
5 myths about rice that you should never believe!

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, June 11, 2018 at 11:07am

Should you avoid rice? Our dietician answers.
9 nutritional deficiencies that can cause depression

Posted By Anuradha Varanasi, September 01, 2017 at 10:18am

Did you know, your diet plays an important role in protecting your mental health? Here's how.
Not getting pregnant? Blame it on your night light and more...

Posted By Debjani Arora, May 22, 2017 at 08:46pm

Things you would never suspect are preventing you from getting pregnant...
What happens if you overdose on folic acid supplements? (Query)

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, May 18, 2017 at 09:35am

Too much folic acid can even cause depression says the expert.
Taking folic acid during pregnancy may decrease childhood obesity risk

Posted By Agencies, June 15, 2016 at 03:33pm

Adequate intake of folic acid during pregnancy is likely to protect children from a future risk of obesity, especially those born to mothers who were obese, finds a new study.
Anti-aging pill can finally be a reality!

Posted By Agencies, June 05, 2016 at 06:59pm

Scientists say in two years time 'Fountain of youth' pill could be a reality

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Gestational anaemia: All you need to know about this condition

Folic acid: Your best friend during those nine months of pregnancy

Google honours English haematologist Lucy Wills on her 131st anniversary

5 best folic acid foods to eat daily

Want to have brainy kids? Your diet must include fish + these other foods during pregnancy

Know about the amazing health benefits of folic acid

Folate: The ABC of this B Vitamin and signs that you are lacking it

4 foods that are high in folate!

8 excellent health benefits of folic acid

5 healthy foods that are rich in folic acid

Know the beauty benefits of folic acid

Top 5 supplements for a perfect pregnancy

Autism: A danger that can lurk even in the womb

What to eat and avoid immediately after a miscarriage?

5 myths about rice that you should never believe!

9 nutritional deficiencies that can cause depression

Not getting pregnant? Blame it on your night light and more...

What happens if you overdose on folic acid supplements? (Query)

Taking folic acid during pregnancy may decrease childhood obesity risk

Anti-aging pill can finally be a reality!

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