Vitamin B12 in Prevention of Heart Disease
Clinical Study Title:
Cost-effectiveness of vitamin therapy to lower plasma homocysteine
levels for the prevention of coronary heart disease: effect of grain
fortification and beyond.
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There
are many factors for coronary heart disease, including
a high homocysteine level, which can be altered by
habits. This study examined the effect of folic acid
along with vitamin B12, in the form of cyanocobalamin,
on coronary heart disease related events. Analysis
of a diet fortified with these nutrients resulted
in the reduction of coronary heart disease of about
8 % in women and 13% in men. The use of these vitamins
will also result in a total of $2 billion dollars
saved by the US each year. Taking a daily supplement
including both folic acid and vitamin B12 would reduce
the risk of coronary heart disease, as well as provide
a cost effective means of maintaining health. |
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Authors:
Tice JA. Ross E. Coxson PG. Rosenberg I. Weinstein MC. Hunink MG.
Goldman PA. Williams L. Goldman L.
Institution:
Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University
of California, San Francisco, San Francisco
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
JAMA. 286(8):936-43, 2001 Aug 22-29.
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