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C677T methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase and plasma homocysteine levels among Thai vegans and omnivores.
International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition - 1 Jan 2013
Kajanachumpol Saowanee, Atamasirikul Kalayanee, Tantibhedhyangkul Phieuvit
Abstract excerpt
Hyperhomocysteinemia among vegetarians and vegans is caused mostly by vitamin B12 deficiency. A C-to-T mutation in the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene results in a thermolabile MTHFR, which may affect homocysteine (Hcy) levels. The importance of this gene mutation among populations depends on the T allele frequency. Blood Hcy, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, and MTHFR C677T mutation status were...
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