vitamin B12folic acidBecause of their specificity and sensitivity, the radioisotopic methods have greatly improved our knowledge of the role of vitamin Band folic acid in various physio (patho) logical situations. In this respect, 3 types of substances may be measured:(1) the vitamins themselves,...
Objective: We designed this study, to evaluate the interaction (relation) between vitamin B12 and folic acid levels and length of hospital stay in elderly inpatients.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF) test was used to evaluate nutritional ...
Although deficiencies of vitamin B12 (aka, cobalamin) and folate can present similarly with megaloblastic anemia, vitamin B12 alone causes neuropsychiatric disorders. Therefore, replacement of the correct vitamin is essential to ensure a prompt cure. In
In elderly control group as well as in MID patients B12 and folic acid level in serum was in normal range. Statistically significant negative correlation between B12 serum concentration and dementia in woman population with MID was noted. 展开 ...
This has prevented the testing of the relationship between these variables and B12 and folic acid levels. In this study we sought to reflect the routine clinical setting and ensure that the physical needs of our elderly patients would be met, especially given that deficiencies are easy to treat...
This review was conducted to investigate the association between serum vitamin B12 levels as well as folic acid/vitamin B12 during pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). A comprehensive search of electronic databases (Embase, PubM
Purpose: To evaluate blood levels of vitamin B12, folic acid, riboflavin, and homocysteine in keratoconus (KC) and healthy subjects.Setting: Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey.Design: Cross-sectional study.Methods: 100 KC patients (patient group) between the ages of 18 to 35 years...
Folate or folic acid. vitamin B12 n. A water-soluble, cobalt-containing compound that occurs in several forms, is important for nerve cell function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis, and is found in meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, and fortified foods. Deficiency can ...
The scientists first tested the blood of each subject to find out if any had significant deficiencies (no one did). The participants were then divided into two groups: One group received a 5-milligram (mg) tablet of folic acid and three 1,000-micrograms (mcg) doses of B12 by injection ...
The mean systolic blood pressure was 4.1 mm Hg lower in the highest quartile than in the lowest quartile of folic acid intake (P for trend = 0.004). Vitamin B6 intake was not significantly associated with blood pressure.The data suggest that high intakes of folic acid and vitamin B12 are ...