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Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 5 facts
claimClinical folate deficiency, known as megaloblastic anemia, results in impaired cell-mediated immune responses, which can be restored by folic acid supplementation.
claimProtein-energy malnutrition (PEM) usually occurs in combination with deficiencies in essential micronutrients, specifically vitamin A, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin E, zinc, iron, copper, and selenium.
claimFolate acts as a coenzyme to mediate the transfer of one-carbon units, which is critical for the endogenous synthesis and metabolism of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and amino acids.
claimAnimal studies indicate that folate deficiency may impair antibody responses of humoral immunity.
claimFolate deficiency is associated with an increased susceptibility to infection in humans and animals.
Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2 facts
referenceLee KA, Zaffke ME, and Baratte-Beebe K investigated the role of folate and iron in restless legs syndrome and sleep disturbance during pregnancy in a 2001 study published in the Journal of Women’s Health and Gender-based Medicine.
claimRestless Legs Syndrome (RLS) symptoms associated with pregnancy are caused by transient low levels of ferritin and folate and typically disappear within 4 weeks after delivery.
How do the indices based on the EAT-Lancet recommendations ... medrxiv.org May 14, 2024 2 facts
measurementThe likelihood of adequacy for fibre, thiamine, folate, vitamin C, and manganese is positively related to all six indices based on EAT-Lancet recommendations, while the likelihood of zinc adequacy is inversely correlated with all six indices.
measurementThe WISH index has its main effects on vitamin C, the moderation subscore, and sugars; the PHDI index has its main effect on fiber and vitamin C; and the ELD-I index shows positive trends with moderate to large effect sizes for vitamin C, fiber, folate, and manganese.
Assessment of the nutritional value of a wild edible plant Scorzonera ... discovery.researcher.life Dec 1, 2025 1 fact
claimWild edible plants serve as sources of carbohydrates, proteins, and fibers, and are rich in vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, iron, calcium, iodine, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and folate.
Diet composition and staple-food dependence as structural ... researchsquare.com 1 fact
claimDietary patterns rich in fruits and vegetables are linked to better intake of vitamins A and C, folate, and potassium.
Dietary diversity insufficiently explains differences in prevalence of ... journals.plos.org 1 fact
claimAnaemia in pregnancy is linked to poor dietary intake, specifically micronutrient deficiencies including iron, folate, vitamin B12, and zinc.