Folic Acid - Nervous System Health Benefits

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This section outlines the essential functions and therapeutic effects of Folic Acid on the human Nervous System.

 

Nervous System Health Benefits of Folic Acid

Nervous System:  Ailments

 Imparied Abstract Reasoning may occur as a result of Folic Acid deficiency.  [1]

 Folic Acid deficiency may lead to Hearing Loss - Age-Related.  [2]

 Folic Acid may help to prevent Convulsions during Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (by lowering elevated Homocysteine levels).  [3]

 Folic Acid may help to preserve Motor Neuron function in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients.  [4]

 Folic Acid (administered concurrently with Vitamin B12) may alleviate Anxiety. 

 Apathy may occur as a result of Folic Acid deficiency. 

 Folic Acid may be useful for the treatment of Autism.  [5]

 Poor Concentration ability may occur as a result of Folic Acid deficiency. 

 Confusion may occur as a result of Folic Acid deficiency.  [6]

 Dementia may occur as a result of Folic Acid deficiency:  [7]

 Folic Acid may help to prevent Alzheimer's Disease (by lowering total serum Homocysteine levels).  [8]

 Folic Acid may help to prevent Multiple-Infarct Dementia.  [9]

 Depression may occur as a result of Folic Acid deficiency and supplemental Folic Acid, by restoring this Folic Acid deficiency may be an effective treatment for Depression:    [10]

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