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FSU Researchers Show Increased Dietary Folic Acid Can Prevent Peripheral Neuropathy in Models of Type 2 Diabetes

Florida State University researchers have demonstrated that significantly increasing dietary folic acid in mice can prevent peripheral neuropathy, a condition commonly associated with diabetes and other health issues. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, PNAS, not only provides additional evidence that certain nutrients can help manage chronic health conditions, but also underscores the importance of considering higher levels of certain dietary components, called "special nutritional requirements," for people with chronic health problems, including diabetes and obesity.

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