Folic Acid / Folate:
Folic acid is critical for everyone who has a mood disorder.
NOTE! Studies indicate that it is better and safer to get your folic acid from your food rather than from supplements.* Studies using folic acid supplements have found increased rates of the same cancers that a diet rich in folic acid sources reduces.
Here's a excerpt from whfoods.com about folate:
NOTE! Studies indicate that it is better and safer to get your folic acid from your food rather than from supplements.* Studies using folic acid supplements have found increased rates of the same cancers that a diet rich in folic acid sources reduces.
Here's a excerpt from whfoods.com about folate:
I find it easiest to get in the habit of having large salads based on spinach or romaine to ensure I get enough folate.What events can indicate a need for more high-folate foods?
- Irritability
- Mental fatigue, forgetfulness, or confusion
- Depression
- Insomnia
- General or muscular fatigue
- Gingivitis or periodontal disease
Excellent sources of folate include romaine lettuce, spinach,asparagus, turnip greens, mustard greens, calf's liver, parsley, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, and lentils.
*There is, however, a small percentage of us who have a genetic problem that makes it difficult for our body to process folic acid. There is a test that can be ordered by a doctor to find out if this is true of someone and, if so, there is a prescription form of folic acid that can help them.
