A folate-rich diet is as effective as folic acid from supplements in decreasing plasma homocysteine concentrations
<p>Background & Aims: At least 500 μg of folic acid are required daily to treat hyperhomocysteinemia. To reach this amount by dietary changes alone may be difficult because food has a low folic acid content and bioavailability. No studies have compared the effects of similar amoun...
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| Language: | English |
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Ivyspring International Publisher
2005-04-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.medsci.org/v02p0058.htm |