23 March 2009
Daily supplements of B vitamins may improve the overall health of people with celiac disease by reducing levels of an amino acid linked to heart disease, according to a Dutch study.
The study found that people taking daily supplements of vitamin B6, vitamin B9 (folate), and vitamin B12 had significantly lower levels of the amino acid homocysteine (1). Increased blood levels of homocysteine are thought to probably increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). It has been suggested that by lowering the levels of homocysteine in the blood with B-vitamins, people could cut the risk of CVD.
People with celiac disease, intolerance to gluten in wheat, were shown to have an increased risk of having high levels of homocysteine. Because celiac disease is a typical example of a ‘malabsorption syndrome’ (inability to absorb various nutrients), sufferers are at increased risk of diverse deficiency states, including folate and vitamin B12, which may be compensated for by B vitamin-containing supplements, said the Dutch researchers.
30 July 2019
Vitamin K consists of a group of vitamins that support blood clotting, bone metabolism and also help to regulate blood calcium levels. What may not be so obvious about vitamin K is its ability to maintain a person’s mobility.
3 June 2011
Taking vitamins before and/or during the first month of pregnancy may reduce the chances of bearing a child with autism by 50 percent, says a new US study.
13 December 2013
A new study from Taiwan reports that a supplementation with coenzyme Q10 significantly enhances antioxidant enzyme activities and lowers inflammation in patients who have coronary artery disease (CAD) and are being treated with statins.
