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Homocysteine and methylmalonic acid levels in pregnant Nepali women. Should cobalamin supplementation be considered?

Authors :
Bondevik, G.T.
Schneede, J.
Refsum, H.
Lie, R.T.
Ulstein, M.
Kvale, G.
Source :
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Oct2001, Vol. 55 Issue 10, p856. 9p. 4 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Investigates the total homocysteine (tHcy) and methylmalonic acid (MMA) levels as markers of functional cobalamin and folate status in pregnant Nepali women. Associations between serum tHcy, MMA, cobalamin and folate in the pregnant women studied; Determinants of functional cobalamin and folate deficiencies; Link between serum tHcy values and complications of pregnancy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09543007
Volume :
55
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5385352
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601236