date:Jun 07, 2012
near relation between baseline CIMT levels and the decrease of CIMT. These results provide further evidence that folic acid therapy is more suitable for populations with a high CVD [cardiovascular disease] risk.
Controversy
The potential role of B vitamins in heart health, by reducing levels of the amino acid homocysteine reported to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, is controversial.
Epidemiological studies have linked increased blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine to an in