Total plasma homocysteine, folate, and vitamin b12 status in healthy Iranian adults: the Tehran homocysteine survey (2003–2004)/a cross – sectional population based study

Total plasma homocysteine, folate, and vitamin b12 status in healthy Iranian adults: the Tehran homocysteine survey (2003–2004)/a cross – sectional population based study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Elevated plasma total homocysteine is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a sensitive marker of the inadequate vitamin B12 and folate insufficiency. Folate and vitamin B12 have a protective effect on cardiovascu...

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Main Authors: Bandarian Fatemeh, Heshmat Ramin, Nouri Masoumeh, Pourebrahim Rasoul, Ghotbi Sara, Fakhrzadeh Hossein, Shafaee Alireza, Larijani Bagher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/6/29

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