Anyone who is or has been an athlete knows the value and superstition surrounding ‘supplements’. I seem to remember that famous ol’ Jack LaLane takes around 180 supplements a day… that’s what I heard… who knows? it may be more!
As a Type 2 diabetic, I am always interested in learning about any new supplement that would keep me from having to do what I am doing now… lose weight. Alpha lapoic Acid, Primrose oil, milkweed extract and various anti-oxidents with obvious magical or charmed properties have made it into my daily list.
Here’s something new from New Scientist magazine…. so it’s gotta be the truth …. riiiight!
Well,at least there is a study to back up their claims … and I will provide a link to the article. Here’s a brief quote from the article:
“Folic acid supplements can improve mental performance and memory in people over 50, according to a new study.
Also known as vitamin B9, folic acid is naturally present in foods such as liver, spinach and beans, and is taken as a supplement by pregnant women to prevent the birth defect spina bifida in their babies.”
Here are a few things that naturally contain Folic Acid… but… sheesh, you have to eat a ton of it…soooo, I think I’ll stick to supplements:
Many multi-vitamins contain Folic Acid at 400 mcg ( micrograms) , however the article quotes the study at 800 mcg… so, we’re going to add some extra Folic Acid… if it helps me better remember birthdays…. then it is worth it!
Roger Freberg