Vitamin Status and Intake as Primary Determinants of Homocysteinemia in an Elderly Population

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Abstract

These results indicate a strong association between homocysteine concentration and folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 status, as well as age. It is possible that a substantial majority of the cases of high homocysteine in this older population can be attributed to vitamin status.

Topics & Keywords

Folate and B Vitamins Research Esophageal and GI Pathology Metabolism and Genetic Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 270, Issue 22, pp. 2693-2693

DOI: 10.1001/jama.1993.03510220049033

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