Article
Are effects of MTHFR (C677T) genotype on BMD confined to women with low folate and riboflavin intake? Analysis of food records from the Danish osteoporosis prevention study.
Bone - 1 Mar 2005
Abrahamsen Bo, Madsen Jonna Skov, Tofteng Charlotte Landbo, Stilgren Lis, Bladbjerg Else Marie, Kristensen Søren Risom, Brixen Kim, Mosekilde Leif
Abstract excerpt
We have previously found BMD and fracture risk to be significantly associated with the MTHFR (C677T) polymorphism in healthy postmenopausal women in the first years after menopause. Since then, other cohort studies have suggested that sufficient intake of riboflavin and/or folate may have the pot...
Topics
- Bone Density
- Cytosine
- Denmark
- Diet Records
- Female
- Folic Acid
- Genotype
- Humans
- Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (NADPH2)
- Middle Aged
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
- Riboflavin
- Thymine
