Prevalence of vitamin B12 insufficiency during pregnancy and its effect on offspring birthweight: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Background: Vitamin B-12 and folate are micronutrients essential for normal embryogenesis. Vitamin B-12 insufficiency in pregnancy is high in certain parts of the world, such as India, and although this has been linked to low birth weight (LBW) in these ...
Rafnsson, Snorri B. +9 more
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Effect of glycosylated vitamin B-6 intake on the excretion of vitamin B-6 in women
The effect of dietary glycosylated vitamin B-6 on the bioavailability of vitamin B-6 was determined in 4 women. A 44-d metabolic-balance diet study was divided into a preliminary 8-d adjustment period followed by two 18-d experimental periods.
Chen, Wen-shan Chou, 1964-
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Introduction: Optimal human milk (HM) B-vitamin concentrations remain undefined, especially in areas where undernutrition is prevalent. The impact of supplementation pre-conception through pregnancy on HM B-vitamin composition remains unknown.Methods ...
Bridget E. Young +24 more
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B vitamins and cognitive performance in older adults: Review [PDF]
A copious amount of scientific scrutiny has been dedicated to documenting typical and atypical human ageing, with a substantial body of work focusing upon the impact of lifestyle choices.
Riby, Leigh +8 more
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Ultraviolet radiation suppresses obesity and symptoms of metabolic syndrome independently of vitamin d in mice fed a high-fat diet [PDF]
The role of vitamin D in curtailing the development of obesity and comorbidities such as the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and type 2 diabetes has received much attention recently. However, clinical trials have failed to conclusively demonstrate the benefits
Feelisch, Martin +9 more
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One-Carbon Metabolism Nutrients, Genetic Variation, and Diabetes Mellitus [PDF]
Diabetes mellitus (DM) affects about 9.3% of the population globally. Hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of DM, owing to its promotion of oxidative stress, β-cell dysfunction, and insulin resistance.
Jie Zhu +4 more
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Vitamin A supplementation in Tanzania: the impact of a change in programmatic delivery strategy on coverage. [PDF]
BACKGROUND\ud \ud Efficient delivery strategies for health interventions are essential for high and sustainable coverage. We report impact of a change in programmatic delivery strategy from routine delivery through the Expanded Programme on Immunization (
Honorati Masanja +21 more
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Plasma homocysteine, folate and vitamin B(12) compared between rural Gambian and UK adults. [PDF]
The disease risk indicator plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, including folate and vitamin B(12) status. Little is known about the determinants of tHcy in rural West Africa.
Moore, Sophie E +3 more
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Cognitive and mood effects in healthy children during 12 weeks' supplementation with multi-vitamin/minerals [PDF]
Adequate levels of vitamins and minerals are essential for optimal neural functioning. A high proportion of individuals, including children, suffer from deficiencies in one or more vitamins or minerals.
Kennedy, David O +26 more
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Vitamin D3 receptor is highly expressed in Hodgkin's lymphoma [PDF]
Background: Hodkin s lymphoma is one of the most frequent lymphoma in western world. Despite an overall good prognosis some patients suffer relapsing tumors which are difficult to cure.
Renné Christoph +5 more
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