Abstract
Hyperhomocysteinaemia is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis. It is often related to low levels of vitamin B12 and/or folate, enzymatic co-factors of methionine metabolism. Atrophic gastritis, often caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, may impair vitamin absorption.
| Lingua originale | Inglese |
|---|---|
| pagine (da-a) | 107-111 |
| Numero di pagine | 5 |
| Rivista | ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS |
| Volume | 19 |
| Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2004 |
Keywords
- Folic Acid
- Gastritis, Atrophic
- Helicobacter Infections
- Helicobacter pylori
- Hyperhomocysteinemia
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Middle Aged
- Risk Factors
- Vitamin B 12
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