Serum folate is associated with coronary heart disease independently of homocysteine in Turkish men

Onat A., Hergenç G., Küçükdurmaz Z., Can G., Ayhan E., BULUR S.

CLINICAL NUTRITION, vol.27, no.5, pp.732-739, 2008 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.clnu.2008.06.009
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL NUTRITION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded, Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.732-739

Abstract

Background Et aims: Whether serum homocysteine levels are associated with coronary heart disease (CHD) and the metabolic syndrome (MS) needs investigation in different ethnic groups. These associations and the influence of serum folate and vitamin 1312 thereupon were addressed separately in genders.