Transcobalamin C776G genotype modifies the association between vitamin B12 and homocysteine in older Hispanics. [PDF]
Background/objectivesA common polymorphism, C776G, in the plasma B12 transport protein transcobalamin (TC), encodes for either proline or arginine at codon 259.
Allen, LH +4 more
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Background Hypercobalaminemia is infrequently reported in companion animals and is considered of low clinical significance. Recent studies have described its association with inflammatory, immune‐mediated, endocrine, and neoplastic conditions in dogs and cats.
Perrine M. N. Henry, Tim L. Williams
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Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to irreversible neurological damage, megaloblastic anemia, osteoporosis, cerebrovascular, and cardiovascular diseases, and thus, early diagnosis is essential. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess
S. Tripathi +4 more
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Early second trimester maternal plasma choline and betaine are related to measures of early cognitive development in term infants. [PDF]
The importance of maternal dietary choline for fetal neural development and later cognitive function has been well-documented in experimental studies.
Brian T F Wu +4 more
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Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for folate
ABSTRACT Following a request from the European Commission (EC), the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the revision of the tolerable upper intake level (UL) for folic acid/folate.
EFSA Panel on Nutrition +23 more
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B vitamins and homocysteine as determinants of bone health: A literature review of human studies
The role of B vitamins in bone health Abstract Although there are several factors related to bone diseases such as physical activity, gender (oestrogen), race/ethnicity, smoking and alcohol habits, nutrition is a modifiable risk factor that could be employed to prevent or manage the onset of bone health diseases such as osteoporosis in humans.
Bolaji L. Ilesanmi‐Oyelere +1 more
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Pitfalls in the diagnostic evaluation of subacute combined degeneration [PDF]
We report a case of a 43-year-old man presenting with a 2-week history of painless ascending sensory disturbances, suspected to be suffering from acute inflammatory polyneuropathy.
Linnebank, M +3 more
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Holotranscobalamin : A Newer Parameter in Diagnosis of Vitamin B12 Deficiency States
Kalpesh Rangaliya, A. Purohit, S. Suri
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A Randomized Controlled Trial to Examine the Effect of 2-Year Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Supplementation on Physical Performance, Strength, and Falling: Additional Findings from the B-PROOF Study [PDF]
Elevated homocysteine concentrations are associated with a decline in physical function in elderly persons. Homocysteine-lowering therapy may slow down this decline. This study aimed to examine the effect of a 2-year intervention of vitamin B12 and folic
Brouwer-Brolsma, E.M. (Elske) +15 more
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Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency have been linked to the susceptibility of developing depression in the postpartum period. Transcobalamin-2 (TCN-2) and reduced folate carrier (RFC-1) are essential for the cellular uptake of vitamin B12 and folate ...
Pooja Dhiman +6 more
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