Dementia Fighting Vitamin

In the news this morning was a story about a breakthrough in the prevention of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The study found that a lack of vitamin B9 (Folate and folic acid) can triple your risk of developing this terrible disease. Many of us already knew the importance of folate and folic acid to dementia, but this study further confirms it.

B9 aids the body in creating new cells. It is essential that we consume enough of this element.

As we age, our body naturally decreases its ability to create new cells. It is already known that heavy consumption of alcohol and 'street drugs' interfere with this process. As our brain cells (specifically) die, they need all of the help they can get to reproduce more cells.

Folate naturally occurs in leafy vegetables like spinach, turnip greens, lettuces, dried beans and peas and in some fruits.

If you are concerned with memory problems it appears as though adding a supplemental dose of B9 to your diet surely wouldn't hurt. Make sure you are also getting enough B12 too, as it too helps your entire nervous system.

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You can read the story I referred to above here.

How B Vitamins Aid The Digestive System

The family of B vitamins (B Complex) aid many of our bodily functions, but today we're going to look specifically at how they help our digestive system.

Having a good supply of Thiamin (B1) serves us with a good appetite for eating. Since it also aids our nervous system, it is also important for those involuntary movements of digestion.

Niacin (B3) keeps the surfaces of our digestive tract healthy. It also promotes good general functioning to keep the digestive system healthy. The tongue too is considered part of this process, therefore it needs sufficient B3 to do its part well.

B9 maintains the gastrointestinal tract. You may also know vitamin B9 as folic acid or folate, as they are one in the same.

Finally, bacteria within the digestive tract produces vitamin K. Vitamin K helps our blood to clot.