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Homocyst(e)ine, vitamins and genetic interactions in vascular disease.
The Canadian journal of cardiology - 1 Apr 1999
Malinow M R
Abstract excerpt
Blood homocyst(e)ine levels are an important, independent and frequent risk factor for clinical atherosclerosis and venous thrombosis. Folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12, renal and thyroid functions, certain medications and certain genotypes are known to modulate plasma homocyst(e)ine levels. Intake of B vitamins through diet, supplementation and fortified foods effectively reduces homocyst(e)ine concentration and...
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