The effect of dietary supplements with folic acid and vitamin B12 on plasma homocysteine level in an Egyptian elderly group

Hussein, Mona M.

The effect of dietary supplements with folic acid and vitamin B12 on plasma homocysteine level in an Egyptian elderly group [electronic resource]. تأثير الدعم الغذائى بحامض الفوليك وفيتامين B12 على مستوى بلازما الهيموسيستين لمجموعة من كبار السن المصريين. - p.241-249.

Includes references.

Elevated plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) concentrations have been confirmed as a risk factor for ischemic heart disease and other vascular disorders. High plasma homocysteine concentrations can be largely attributed to inadequate intake of folic acid and vitamin B", On the other hand, data from several studies indicate that plasma homocysteine increases with age, independent of vitamin status.


Summary in Arabic.


Homocysteine.
Folic acid.
Folic acid in human nutrition.
Vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12--Physiological effect.
Older people--Nutrition.

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