Chapter 8. Homocysteine
- Keith Frayn,
- Sara Stanner
Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470774663.ch8
Copyright © 2005 British Nutrition Foundation
Book Title
Cardiovascular Disease: Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors: The Report of a British Nutrition Foundation Task Force
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How to Cite
Frayn, K. and Stanner, S. (eds) (2008) Homocysteine, in Cardiovascular Disease: Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors: The Report of a British Nutrition Foundation Task Force, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470774663.ch8
Publication History
- Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
- Published Print: 6 APR 2005
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405101660
Online ISBN: 9780470774663
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Keywords:
- homocysteine;
- biochemistry;
- cardiovascular disease;
- determinants of homocysteine;
- folic acid fortification
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
The Fundamental Transient Mechanism
Biochemistry
Laboratory Measurement of Homocysteine
Evidence Relating Homocysteine with Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Pathophysiology of Vascular Disease
Determinants of Homocysteine
Genetic Influences
Dietary Influences
Effects of Vitamin Supplements on Homocysteine
Large Trials of Homocysteine Lowering Vitamin Supplements
Folic Acid Fortification
Key Points
Recommendations for Future Research
Key References