02 February 2010
Low levels of vitamin B6 may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, says a new study.
The study with 1,205 people found that higher levels of pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (PLP), the active form of vitamin B6, were linked to lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, as well as lower levels of 8-OHdG, a marker for oxidative stress, both of which are related to heart disease risk (1).
CRP is produced in the liver and is a known marker for inflammation. Increased levels of CRP are a good predictor for the onset of both type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Vitamin B6 may influence cardiovascular disease risk through mechanisms other than the reduction of the amino acid homocysteine, the researchers commented.
1 July 2013
A new genetic study from the UK reports that there is a clear causal link between low blood concentrations of vitamin D and the development of hypertension.
1 September 2013
Insufficient vitamin D status is widespread around the globe due to a lack of sunlight exposure and adequate dietary intake.
14 December 2011
A new UK study suggests that supplementation with vitamin D or calcium may have no impact on the chances of dying from cancer or vascular disease among seniors with a high risk of bone fractures. The researchers concede, however, that the study has weaknesses.
