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Folate

The fascinating thing about folate is that you likely won’t find it at the supplement store. Instead, you’ll find folic acid, which was invented in the 1940s; folic acid doesn’t exist in nature. Worse, folic acid has been associated with issues in pregnancy. To get real folate, eat your leafy greens, avocados, and organ meats.

Flour Fortification with Folic Acid: Good Idea or Bad Idea

FDA’s mandatory folic acid fortification program may be one of the worst blunders in the history of U.S. public health. Folic acid isn't a vitamin, it's a deadly artificial substance.

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
The Dangers of Artificial Folic Acid

Learn about the dangers of artificial folic acid & the paleo diet. Browse The Paleo Diet® blog for more paleo diet information, paleo recipes & more.

By Dr. Marc Bubbs
Treating Malaria with Diet

Malaria is one of the most deadly diseases on the planet. It's a life-threatening infection caused by a parasitic bite - can a Paleo Diet help aid recovery?

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Vitamin and nutritional supplements increase chronic disease morbidity (incidence) and mortality (death)
Vitamin or mineral supplements are unnecessary when eating Paleo. Except for fish oil and vitamin D, supplement intake increases your risk of cancer and CVD.
By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Pregnancy and Folic Acid Supplementation
Women need adequate folate stores to prevent neural tube defects. Folate compromised women need to replace processed foods with leafy greens and organ meats
By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
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