The potential protective roles of folate and the metabolically related B-vitamins (vitamins
B12, B6 and riboflavin) in diseases of ageing are of increasing research interest. The most …

Recent evidence suggests that physical and mental health are influenced by an intricate
interaction between genes and environment. Environmental factors have been shown to …

Background Millions of children in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) are at
risk of not reaching their full cognitive potential. Malnutrition and enteric infections in early …

Background Emerging evidence suggests that maternal folate status can impact cognitive
development in childhood. Folate-dependent DNA methylation may provide a biological …

The importance of an adequate periconceptional maternal folate status to prevent fetal
neural tube defects has been well demonstrated and resulted in the recommendation for …

Folates (Vitamin B 9) include both naturally occurring folates and synthetic folic acid used in
fortified foods and dietary supplements. Folate deficiency causes severe abnormalities in …

Schizophrenia is a devastating disease that arises on the background of genetic
predisposition and environmental risk factors, such as early life stress (ELS). In this study …

The functional effects of folate within C1 metabolism involve interrelationships with vitamin
B12, vitamin B6 and riboflavin, and related gene–nutrient interactions. These B vitamins …

Background Periconceptional folic acid prevents neural tube defects (NTDs), but it is
uncertain whether there are benefits for offspring neurodevelopment arising from continued …

Introduction: Eating disorders (EDs) have increased globally in women of childbearing age,
related to the concern for body shape promoted in industrialized countries. Pregnancy may …