Consumption levels folates

Tree nuts can be good dietary sources (>10% of recommended dietary allowances [RDA] or adequate intake [Al]) of most vitamins except vitamins A and cobalamin (B,2). At suggested consumption level (1.5 ounces or 42.5g/day), acorn and pine nuts are excellent sources of folate and vitamin K (Table 2.7). In case of thiamin (Bj), niacin (B3), and pyridoxine (Bg), tree nuts offer alternative sources of these vitamins when more abundant animal sources are not available or are not consumed. 

Elevated levels of the hormone homocysteine, a by-product of protein digestion and metabolism, have been linked to age-related diseases such as heart disease and Alzheimer s. Research shows that by reducing our consumption of acidic protein foods, such as meat, we may be able to reduce and control our homocysteine levels. Studies have also shown that the B vitamins B6, Bi2, niacin, and folate can help lower levels of homocysteine in the blood.2... 

Decreases fecal bile acids reduces consumption of heterocyclic amines and other carcinogens that are produced through meat preparation and processing techniques Inhibit COX-2 induce apoptosis via 15-10X-1 Increases levels of intracellular folate... 

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