Vitamin B6 Reduces Homocysteine Levels
Clinical Study Title:
Vitamin supplementation during weight reduction--favourable effect
on homocysteine metabolism.
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Elevations
in homocysteine levels are a risk factor for many
diseases. It has been found that while attempting
to lose weight, the deficiencies of certain nutrients
will often lead to an increase in homocysteine levels.
This study looked at the use of a b-vitamin complex
of b6, b12 and folate during weight reduction to help
control the elevations in homocysteine levels. This
study found that an adequate supplement of vitamin
b6 and b12 can help to prevent homocysteine level
increases during weight loss. This suggests the use
of a daily vitamin supplement with b6 and b12 during
weight loss periods to help maintain adequate health.
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Authors:
Henning BF. Tepel M. Riezler R. Gillessen A. Doberauer C.
Institution:
Med. Klinik I, Univ.-Klinik Marienhospital, Herne, Germany
Country of Publication:
Germany
Source:
Research in Experimental Medicine. 198(1):37-42, 1998 Jul.
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