The Condition"...With B12, it assists in many amino acid conversions, such as the methylation of methionine, serine, histidine, and even the B vitamin choline..."

The Condition" Folic acid deficiency is one of the most common of all vitamin deficiencies..." Our Question about birth control pill use"Birth control pills reduce the folic acid content in the body..." Relationship to Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)"Maternal folic acid supplementation during pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children in a study in Western Australia..." Relationship to Osteoporosis - Osteopenia"Folate ( folic acid) and the B-vitamins involved in homocysteine conversion (such as B12 and B6) may be beneficial in reducing the risk of osteoporosis because high levels of homocysteine are implicated in..." Recommendation Folic Acid"Whether or not a woman is expecting a child, it is recommended that women of child-bearing age take folic acid every day in order to help prevent NTDs..."

The Condition"...In the body, folic acid is found mainly as methyl folate, and vitamin B12 is needed to convert it back to the active THFA..." Relationship to Osteoporosis - Osteopenia"Folate (folic acid) and the B-vitamins involved in homocysteine conversion (such as B12 and B6) may be beneficial in reducing the risk of osteoporosis because high levels of homocysteine are implicated in chronic diseases such as osteoporosis..."