Recent research has revealed that the smallest recommended daily dose of vitamin B9 may be all the body requires to flush out homocysteine, an amino acid commonly found in high levels among those with heart disease. Just one-fifth of a milligram (mg) of folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, appears to be enough to effectively lower the body's level of homocysteine, according to the report published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN).

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Taking supplements containing vitamin B12 may slow the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to findings published in the journal Neurology. Over the course of seven years, blood samples were taken from a total of 271 individuals aged 65 to 79 years who showed no signs of memory complications at the start of the study.

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Vegans, or vegetarians who consume no animal products of any kind, may be at an increased risk of blood clots and hardened arteries, mainly due to certain nutrient deficiencies.

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Besides its potential for misuse, nitrous oxide may boost homocysteine in the blood to dangerous levels, according to new research.

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Vitamin B9, also known as folate, may slow the process of age-related hearing loss, according to an article in the Sacramento Bee – and that’s not all the vitamin has to offer.

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A small, seedless version of the common orange has high levels of vitamins and minerals, as well as compounds that may lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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Researchers in the UK have found that doses of vitamin B complex may slow the onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early sign of degenerative dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Recent research has determined that boosting one’s levels of the vitamin may reduce the likelihood of developing neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.

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Increasing one's intake of B-complex vitamins may help prevent cognitive degeneration, according to a study conducted at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. During the recent trial, patients enrolled had been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which can lead to developing Alzheimer's diseases or other forms of dementia. Over the course of two years, participants were given oral supplements and injections containing different types of vitamin B—folic acid, B6 and B12.

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Increasing intake of different types of vitamin B may better prevent cardiovascular-related diseases, according to findings published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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A new study has found that survey results may help dentists diagnose patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), according to findings presented at the annual American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine meeting.

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It may be beneficial for individuals to incorporate more foods with high levels of B-vitamins, as researchers are suggesting that the nutritional supplements may help protect against stroke and heart disease.

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A new study reveals that middle-aged women with high levels of homocysteine are twice as likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease later on in life. While homocysteine is needed for the metabolism, too much of it can lead to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.

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It may be a good idea to try an alkaline diet, which is high in fruits and vegetables, as new evidence suggests that an amino acid found in red meat, fish and eggs may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

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Scientists have found evidence that celiac disease, a painful digestive system disorder, is more than four times more common today than it was in the 1950s.

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