B Vitamins Don’t Influence Heart Health in Women

May 9, 2008 by MedHeadlines
Filed under Heart Disease, Lifestyle, Medical Research, Prevention, Supplements, Women's Health

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The amino acid, homocysteine, has been linked directly to cardiovascular risk in repeated studies and certain B vitamins, especially folic acid (B9), B6, and B12, are known to reduce homocysteine levels in the bloodstream. The findings from a recent study that followed 5,442 female healthcare professionals in the United States for more than seven years revealed a generally reduced level of homocysteine but no reduction in the number of cardiovascular events experienced by the study participants. Read more

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