The relationship between vitamin B12, folate and homocysteine levels in the elderly Turkish population

Aging is associated with increased incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases, and the role of micronutrient deficiencies in the development of diseases is important. Vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency are often associated with increased homocysteine (Hcy) levels. In our study, we aimed to dete...

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Published in:Medicine Science
Main Authors: Gulsen Sener, Esra Deniz Kahvecioglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Turaz Bilim 2023-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.medicinescience.org/?mno=165142
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Summary:Aging is associated with increased incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases, and the role of micronutrient deficiencies in the development of diseases is important. Vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency are often associated with increased homocysteine (Hcy) levels. In our study, we aimed to detect the relationship between Hcy levels by examining vitamin B12 and folate levels in the healthy elderly Turkish population. In our study, the levels of vitamin B12, folate, and Hcy were analyzed and examined in 657 elderly and 642 non-elderly healthy adults admitted to the Internal medicine outpatient clinic. Vitamin B12 [Med-Science 2023; 12(4.000): 1056-61]
ISSN:2147-0634