“Vitamin B12 and folic acid are required for synthesis of purine
nucleotides and metabolism of some amino acids.” – Gelman
et. al. (2007)
“In humans, tetrahydrofolate (folic acid metabolite)-based coenzymes
play a major role in intracellular metabolism” – Jellin
et. al. (2007)
“Folic acid (folate) is also involved in the metabolism of homocysteine.
Low folate levels are associated with increased plasma homocysteine
levels. Hyperhomocysteinemia is a risk factor for coronary, cerebal,
and peripheral atherosclerosis; recurrent thromboembolism; deep vein
thrombosis; myocardial infarction; and ischemic stroke. Low serum folate
levels and low dietary folate intake are also associated with an increased
risk for acute coronary events and cardiovascular disease mortality”
– Jellin et. al. (2007)
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