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Association between increased plasma levels of homocysteine and depression observed in individuals with primary lactose malabsorption.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2018
Enko Dietmar, Meinitzer Andreas, Brandmayr Wolfgang, Halwachs-Baumann Gabriele, Schnedl Wolfgang J, Kriegshäuser Gernot
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Current literature proposes associations between homocysteine (HCY), folic acid (FA), vitamin B12 metabolism and depression. However, the exact underlying biological mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed at evaluating a possible link between primary adult-type lactose malabsorption (PALM), HCY, FA and vitamin B12 metabolism and depressive disorder. METHODS: Plasma levels of HCY, FA and vitamin...
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