Folate may reduce Alzheimer's risk.

The article reports on the potential of higher intake of folate to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease according to a study published in the "Archives of Neurology" periodical. Between 1992 and 1994, the researchers examined, interviewed and reviewed the diets of study participants age 65 and older. Those individuals with higher levels of folate taken through diet and supplements were less likely to develop the disease. The vitamin is found in foods such as spinach, citrus fruits and beans.