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- Title
Effects of folic acid and combinations of folic acid and vitamin B-12 on plasma homocysteine concentrations in healthy, young women.
- Authors
Brönstrup, A; Hages, M; Prinz-Langenohl, R; Pietrzik, K
- Abstract
Elevated plasma homocysteine concentrations are considered to be a risk factor for vascular disease and fetal malformations such as neural tube defects. Recent studies have shown that plasma homocysteine can be lowered by folic acid in amounts corresponding to 1-2 times the recommended dietary allowance. Preliminary evidence indicates that vitamin B-12 may be beneficial when included in supplements or in a food-fortification regimen together with folic acid.
- Publication
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 1998, Vol 68, Issue 5, p1104
- ISSN
0002-9165
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/ajcn/68.5.1104