Vitamin B12, folate, and homocysteine levels in children and adolescents with obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background and aimsChildhood and adolescent obesity is a global public health concern. Obesity induces several metabolic disturbances. Several studies have explored the association of vitamin B12, folate, and homocysteine (Hcy) with obesity. This study aimed to synthesize the available evidence rega...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Public Health
Main Authors:	Juan R. Ulloque-Badaracco, Esteban A. Alarcon-Braga, Enrique A. Hernandez-Bustamante, Beatrix M. Von-Koeller-Jones, Miguel Huayta-Cortez, Esduardo Saavedra-Custodio, Percy Herrera-Añazco, Vicente A. Benites-Zapata
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-02-01
Subjects:	obesity vitamin B12 folate homocysteine meta-analysis
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1481002/full