Metformin and vitamin B12 deficiency: What is the evidence? [PDF]
Scripta MedicaThe widespread adoption of metformin as a primary therapeutic agent for type 2 diabetes has prompted inquiries into its potential impact on vitamin B 12 (cobalamin) levels and subsequent deficiency. This study aimed to elucidate this complex relationship
Oliveira Peixoto Bruno Daniel +3 more
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A Vitamin B-6 Antagonist from Flaxseed Perturbs Amino Acid Metabolism in Moderately Vitamin B-6–Deficient Male Rats [PDF]
The Journal of Nutrition, 2016 Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP) plays a crucial role as a cofactor in amino acid metabolism. There is a prevalence of moderate vitamin B-6 deficiency in the population that may be exacerbated through the ingestion of 1-amino d-proline (1ADP), a vitamin B-6 antagonist found in flaxseed.Given prior evidence of the impact of synthetic 1ADP on indexes of ...
Shyamchand, Mayengbam +3 more
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Deficiencies of the microelements, folate and vitamin B12 in women of the child bearing ages in Gorgan, Northern Iran [PDF]
, 2013 Background: The deficiencies of folic acid, vitamin B12, and microelements during pregnancy may affect the health of newborns. Objectives: To assess the serum levels of folate, vitamin B12, iron, zinc and copper in healthy women of the childbearing ages ...
Behnampour, N. +2 more
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Role of Vitamin D in the Outcome of Ischemic Stroke- A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017 Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency has reached epidemic proportions in India with prevalence rates of 70-100% in the general population. Low vitamin D levels are associated with worse outcomes in ischemic strokes.
Shuba Narasimhan +1 more
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Micronutrient deficits are still public health issues among women and young children in Vietnam. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 BACKGROUND: The 2000 Vietnamese National Nutrition Survey showed that the population's dietary intake had improved since 1987. However, inequalities were found in food consumption between socioeconomic groups.
Arnaud Laillou +10 more
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Journal of Nutritional Science, 2021 The recommended daily dose of vitamin D is 2000 IU was found to be insufficient in many patients. The objective of the present study is to find whether the daily dose of vitamin D should be based on BMI.
Mir Sadat-Ali +4 more
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Serum vitamin D decreases during chemotherapy: an Australian prospective cohort study [PDF]
, 2018 Background and Objectives: Vitamin D plays an important role in bone and muscle function, and cell prolifera-tion. The impact of chemotherapy and associated behavioural changes such as fatigue and sun avoidance on vit-amin D (25(OH) D) is unknown.
Isenring, Elisabeth +9 more
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Vitamin D deficiency in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchogenic carcinoma
Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2018 Rationale Vitamin D has been known to have an important role as an anti-inflammatory agent and immune modulator. The aim of this work was to evaluate the impact of vitamin D deficiency on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchogenic ...
Yasmine H El-Hinnawy +2 more
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Elimination of avoidable blindness due to cataract: where do we prioritize and how should we monitor this decade? [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND: In the final push toward the elimination of avoidable blindness, cataract occupies a position of eminence for the success of the Right to Sight initiative. AIMS: Review existing situation and assess what monitoring indicators may be useful to
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Riboflavin: The Health Benefits of a Forgotten Natural Vitamin [PDF]
, 2020 Riboflavin (RF) is a water-soluble member of the B-vitamin family. Sufficient dietary and supplemental RF intake appears to have a protective effect on various medical conditions such as sepsis, ischemia etc., while it also contributes to the reduction ...
Bäumler, Hans +4 more
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