Folate, an essential micronutrient, is a critical cofactor in one-carbon metabolism. Mammals
cannot synthesize folate and depend on supplementation to maintain normal levels. Low …

There are many reasons for reviewing the neurology of vitamin-B12 and folic-acid
deficiencies together, including the intimate relation between the metabolism of the two …

Currently available evidence from epidemiologic, animal, and intervention studies does not
unequivocally support the role of folate, a water‐soluble B vitamin and important cofactor in …

Low folate has been causatively linked to depression, but research is contradictory. An
association may arise due to chance, bias, confounding or reverse causality. A systematic …

Medical Biochemistry combines basic science and clinical medicine in a thorough yet
accessible, easy-to-read format, and this new edition reflects the latest information on …

The metabolism of folic acid and the metabolism of vitamin B 12 are intimately linked such
that deficiency of either vitamin leads to an identical megaloblastic anemia. The neurologic …

Folate is a vital component of a healthy diet, being essential for numerous bodily functions.
Deficiency of folate is common, with studies suggesting prevalence of deficiencyas high as …

Folate is a water soluble B vitamin, deficiency of which appears to play an important
pathogenetic role in the development of anaemia, atherosclerosis, neural tube defects …

Background: Folate deficiency has serious consequences for the fetus. Folic acid fortification
of food addresses this problem. However, clinical consequences of vitamin B-12 deficiency …

Kundur [Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn.], a member of the family Cucurbitaceae, is one of
the famous crops that are grown primarily for its fruits and usually recognized with its …