Folic Acid Supplementation in Patients with Elevated Homocysteine Levels

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Authors

Alan D. Kaye · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport

George M. Jeha · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Alex Pham · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Mitchell C. Fuller · Medical College of Wisconsin

Zachary I. Lerner · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Gerald T. Sibley · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Abstract

Folic acid supplementation should be recommended to any patient who has an elevated Hcy level, and this level should be measured and treated at an early age, since folic acid is easily obtained and may likely reduce vascular disease and other deleterious pathologic processes in high-risk populations.

Topics & Keywords

Folate and B Vitamins Research Esophageal and GI Pathology Eosinophilic Esophagitis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Advances in Therapy

Volume 37, Issue 10, pp. 4149-4164

DOI: 10.1007/s12325-020-01474-z

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