Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States? This means it's very important to make sure you are getting adequate amounts of vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid (also a member of the vitamin B complex). These vitamins help maintain a healthy heart and prevent heart attacks and stroke.

I agree with the recommendation of the American Heart Association that there is no need to add a dietary supplement to your diet but, instead, to make sure you eat foods rich in folic acid and vitamin B.

What are good sources of these B vitamins? Eggs, fish, shellfish, cheese, asparagus, spinach, liver, and meat are some common sources. Organ meats, such as liver, and wheat germ can also contribute B vitamins to your diet. In addition, since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated in 1998 that enriched cereal-grain products be fortified with folic acid, many of the ready-to-eat cereals you may already be enjoying provide 100 percent of the daily requirement of these B vitamins.