Vitamin B12 in Obese Adolescents with Clinical Features of Insulin Resistance

Vitamin B12 in Obese Adolescents with Clinical Features of Insulin Resistance

Emerging evidence indicates an association between obesity, metformin use and reduced vitamin B12 status, which can have serious hematologic, neurologic and psychiatric consequences. This study aimed to examine B12 status in obese adolescents with pre-diabetes and/or clinical features of insulin re...

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Main Authors: Mandy Ho, Jocelyn H. Halim, Megan L. Gow, Nouhad El-Haddad, Louise A. Baur, Chris T. Cowell, Sarah P. Garnett, Teresa Marzulli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
vitamin B12 deficiency
cobalamin
obesity
adolescents
insulin resistance
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/12/5611

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