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Folate acid. How important?

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A vibrant image with text "vitamins THAT Helps WITH Anxiety" and "Growth Mindset," featuring emojis of an anxious face and a crying face, surrounded by various vitamin capsules and pills, suggesting remedies for anxiety.
An image displaying the title "Vitamin B Complex" with bullet points detailing the benefits of B1, B3, B6, B9, and B12 for mood, cognitive function, and reducing anxiety and depression symptoms, set against a background of scattered vitamin capsules.
The title "Vitamin D" is shown with a bullet point explaining its role in mood regulation, linking low levels to anxiety and depression, and suggesting sunlight or supplements, against a backdrop of various vitamin pills.
Vitamins That Helps With Anxiety 😬 🥲
There are several different vitamins that I take that help with my anxiety and improve my overall mental health. I have a huge anxiety driving on a highway after my accident but I have to work and I have to take the highway to go to work. Taking these vitamins helps my anxiety while I drive on the
CozyGirlMama 😎

CozyGirlMama 😎

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An infographic illustrates 13 essential vitamins (A, B1-B7, B9, B12, C, D, E, K), detailing their roles for health and common food sources. Each vitamin is accompanied by a cartoon image of a key food, such as carrots for Vitamin A and oranges for Vitamin C.
Essential Vitamins and How to Boost Your Intake🔑ℹ️⬇️
Understanding and incorporating essential vitamins into your diet is crucial for maintaining overall health. Here’s a quick guide to the essential vitamins, their benefits, and easy ways to ensure you’re getting enough of each. Essential Vitamins and How to Get Them: 1. Vitamin A • Breakdo
RoadToRiches

RoadToRiches

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Iron Cheat Sheet (What Your Doctor Might Miss) 🩸
Swipe to see why iron matters beyond “just anemia” and what to do about it ➡️ Low iron affects energy, thyroid function, immune health, hair growth, and so much more. Even if your labs aren’t flagged, low-range ferritin needs investigation. Signs of low iron: fatigue, hair loss, cold hands/fe
Daryl Marie

Daryl Marie

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If you’ve walked the heartbreaking road of miscarriage—and no one has ever mentioned MTHFR—I see you. This gene mutation may be the missing piece in your story. Methylation affects DNA synthesis, placenta development, neural tube formation, and detox… all essential in early pregnancy. But if you
fireandiceholistichealth

fireandiceholistichealth

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A plate of scrambled eggs and toast with jam, set on a person's lap, with the text 'WORLD'S MOST NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS SWIPE' overlaid.
A cooked salmon fillet topped with lemon slices, presented on a light-colored plate, with the word 'SALMON' overlaid.
A supermarket display case filled with various cuts of raw steak, including sirloin and tri-tip, with the word 'STEAK' overlaid.
6 most nutrient dense foods on the planet:
nutrients play a huge role in the health of your mind and body!! and some foods have a little extra kick in that department 😅⤵️ 1️⃣ SALMON salmon is packed with nutrients & may also reduce certain risk factors for several diseases. it’s high in omega 3 fatty acids, B vitamins, potassium &
carley ◡̈

carley ◡̈

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6 Feminine Products You Didn’t Know You Needed✨🐱
Cranberry supplements don’t need to be taken with Uro women’s probiotics. Cranberry Supplements are a cheaper option than Uro with similar benefits. #girlhealth #feminine products #womenshormonehealth #girlyguthealth
Lilianna

Lilianna

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A hand holds a bottle filled with breast milk next to a white electric breast pump, illustrating milk expression.
A close-up of a nutrition label highlights high total carbohydrates and sugars in a beverage, with details on vitamins and minerals.
A bottle of "BODYARMOR LYTE" in Peach Mango flavor, labeled "LOW CALORIE" and "NO SUGAR ADDED," is shown.
How to Increase Your Milk Supply
I tried a trending TikTok hack to boost my breast milk supply by drinking Body Armor! Opted for the sugar-free version since the original has too much sugar. It worked wonders! #MomHacks #Breastfeeding #BodyArmor #newborn #momsoftiktok #26weeker #newmom #MomHacks #Breastfe
Marsha Buchanan

Marsha Buchanan

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FOODS THAT HELP WITH:
🧴 Image 1: Food for Clear Skin These foods are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory compounds that help reduce acne and support skin health: 1. Salmon🍣 – Omega-3 fatty acids for reducing inflammation. 2. Avocado🥑 – Healthy fats and vitamin E. 3. Blueberrie
Lola 🍒💛

Lola 🍒💛

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Everyone’s screaming “folinic before methylfolate” in the comments… but here’s the truth: folic acid, folinic acid, and methylfolate are not the same thing. And if you have an MTHFR mutation, which one you take really matters. 🧬✨ #M #MTHFR F #FolicAcid F #FolinicAcid M #Methylfolate M #MTHFRmutatio
fireandiceholistichealth

fireandiceholistichealth

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A handwritten nursing note titled "STEAL MY VITAMINS & MINERALS Nutrition Notes" on lined paper. It details antioxidants, Vitamin A's impact on vision, deficiency symptoms like night blindness, and its roles in disease prevention, skin health, immunity, growth, and reproduction.
A handwritten nursing note on lined paper detailing Vitamin A sources (preformed and provitamin A carotenoids), toxicity risks (3000 micrograms daily), and the initial information on Vitamin D, including its nature as a hormone and its forms.
A handwritten nursing note on lined paper discussing Vitamin D. It covers dietary and sun sources, its primary functions in calcium regulation and bone metabolism, and deficiency conditions like rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
Steal my Nursing Notes: Vitamins You Need to Know
Breaking down vitamins and minerals one note at a time! ✨ Understanding micronutrients is essential for nursing—especially when it comes to patient education and overall health. Clear, organized notes make it so much easier to remember key functions, sources, and deficiencies! Extra points for thos
Stella Studies

Stella Studies

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Gut Health and Digestion Support ✨
I know with someone who has severe gut health and digestion issues I have learned some tips and tricks on how to avoid them. Several vitamins play a vital role in supporting gut health and digestion. Here’s a breakdown of key vitamins and their benefits: 1. Vitamin D • Benefits:
Ty 😍✨✌🏽

Ty 😍✨✌🏽

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A young woman in athletic wear holds a mesh bag of produce, standing against a white background. The text overlay reads "PCOS beginners guide," indicating the topic of the article.
Collage showing Bragg and Trader Joe's apple cider vinegar bottles, a glass with ACV, and a person on a treadmill. The text emphasizes balancing blood sugar with ACV before meals and walking after meals.
Collage featuring a bag of BE WELL protein powder, a yogurt bowl, and various healthy meals. The text highlights the importance of eating a high-protein breakfast (30-40g) for stable blood sugar.
where to start for healing PCOS ↴
Getting diagnosed with PCOS can be overwhelming with the lack of information & help given 🥲 Howeverrrr healing your metabolism is key for PCOS since it’s a metabolic issue! Your hormones like LH & androgens being affected is a symptom (not the root cause). We can start improving PCOS
rachel

rachel

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Here’s Why I Stand By Folic Acid During Pregnancy
I remember once having someone argue with me that folate was better than folic acid for pregnancy — and I totally get where the confusion comes from. There’s so much mixed information out there, and everyone wants to do what’s best for their baby. But after doing my own research and digging into
Modern Mom | Shannon

Modern Mom | Shannon

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An introductory image showing two children outdoors with a toy bin, overlaid with text 'Kids Healthier Snack Swaps SWIPE'. One child is a baby on a blanket, and the other is an older child standing in the background.
This image compares crackers and toaster pastries, highlighting ingredient differences like folic acid, canola oil, food dyes, and sugar content between common and organic alternatives.
This image compares snack bars, showing differences in protein, added sugar, and ingredients like folic acid, corn syrup, dates, and folate between various brands.
Kids Healthier Snack/Drink Swaps
We’ve cut out folic acid because it gives my husband a stomach ache, and not sure how it would affect our son! Did you know folic acid is a FAKE folate?? Folate is what our body needs and a percentage of the population with the MTHFR gene can’t even break down the synthetic form. My husband has nev
Alli | your crunchy mom friend

Alli | your crunchy mom friend

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Let’s talk supplements. 💊 If you or your child has an MTHFR mutation, not all supplements are created equal. In fact, some common ones — like folic acid — can make things worse. Here are the big things to look for: ✅ Methylated forms of folate & B12 (like 5-MTHF and methylcobalamin) ✅ Clean
fireandiceholistichealth

fireandiceholistichealth

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