Efficacy of methylcobalamin to normalise elevated homocysteine of vitamin B12 deficient vegetarians: a double blind placebo control study [PDF]
Vegetarians are known to be deficient in vitamin B12, due to a lack of dietary animal products, which can elevate plasma total homocysteine (tHcy). Elevated total tHcy can render vegetarians susceptible to cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Chappell, David +3 more
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Abstract Vegan and other plant‐based diets are becoming increasingly popular in the paediatric age group. There is limited evidence in the current medical literature to determine whether a vegan diet is adequate for children, since the currently available society position papers are based on narrative reviews and expert opinion.
Elvira Verduci +11 more
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Vitamin B12 deficiency is a serious disorder that can lead to severe neurological symptoms, especially if not detected and treated effectively. Nutritional deficiency due to dietary restrictions, deranged metabolism, and subsequent vitamin loss during ...
Kowsalya Ramprasad, M. Siddappa
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Adherence to Indonesia's Dietary Guidelines Among Lactating Women: Insights for Policy and Practice
Most lactating women in Indonesia consume excessive starchy staples and insufficient vegetables, fruits, and water, while protein‐rich food intake is closer to recommendations. Overall dietary adherence improves nutrient adequacy but does not consistently translate into better nutritional biomarkers or growth outcomes, highlighting the need to refine ...
Sofa Rahmannia +5 more
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Homocysteine concentrations in the cognitive progression of Alzheimer’s disease [PDF]
Objectives: Hyperhomocysteinemia in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is widely reported and appears to worsen as the disease progresses. While active dietary intervention with vitamins B12 and folate decreases homocysteine blood levels, with promising clinical ...
Farina, Nicolas +4 more
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The concomitant use of metformin and PPI was significantly associated with an increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with type 2 diabetes. ABSTRACT Introduction Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the adverse drug reactions of metformin and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Choungwon Jung, Soyoung Park, Hyunah Kim
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Plasma homocysteine and vitamin B12 serum levels, red blood cell folate concentrations, C677T methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene mutation and risk of recurrent miscarriage: a case-control study in Spain. [PDF]
Background: Hyperhomocysteinemia and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene mutation have been postulated as a possible cause of recurrent miscarriage (RM).
Balasch Cortina, Juan +4 more
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Abstract Background Intestinal failure (IF) is a life‐limiting condition that includes a variety of intestinal pathologies. Currently, there are few clinical biomarkers that reflect intestinal function or a patient's potential to wean off parenteral nutrition (PN), making it difficult to predict the clinical trajectory.
Niklas Tappauf +3 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims The Adventist lifestyle, which encourages the consumption of a vegetarian or vegan diet, has been associated with several health benefits; however, the nutrition knowledge of Adventists about essential nutrients in the context of plant‐based diets has not yet been assessed, therefore, this study evaluated the efficacy of an
Robert K. Janko +2 more
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Intakes, adequacy, food sources and biomarker status of iron, folate, and vitamin B₁₂ in Māori and non-Māori octogenarians : life and living in advanced age : a cohort study in New Zealand (LiLACS NZ) : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand [PDF]
Background: Iron, folate and vitamin B12 are the three key nutrients associated with the development of anaemia and have also been associated with the dietary patterns linked to higher malnutrition risk in older adults.
Pillay, Danika
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