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

ONAT, Altan; Hergenc, Guelay; Kuecuekdurmaz, Zekeriya; Can, Günay; AYHAN, Erkan; Bulur, Serkan

doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2008.06.009

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

ONAT A., Hergenc G., Kuecuekdurmaz Z., Can G., AYHAN E., Bulur S.

CLINICAL NUTRITION, vol.27, no.5, pp.732-739, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

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 (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.732-739
Istanbul University Affiliated: No

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.