Plasma homocysteine (HCY) is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease CVD
and stroke. However, more than two decades of intensive research activities has failed to …

Folate plays a critical role in the prevention of uracil incorporation into DNA and
hypomethylation of DNA. This activity is compromised when vitamin B12 concentration is …

In almost all tissues, including the brain, folates are required for one-carbon transfer
reactions, which are essential for the synthesis of DNA and RNA nucleotides, the …

Telomeres are nucleotide tandem repeats located at the tip of eukaryotic chromosomes that
maintain genomic integrity. The gradual shortening of telomeres leads to cellular …

Purpose Short telomeres and B vitamin deficiencies have been proposed as risk factors for
age-related diseases and mortality that interact through oxidative stress and inflammation …

Preterm birth (PTB), a multi-causal syndrome, is one of the global epidemics. Maternal
nutrition, but also neonatal and placental telomere length (TL), are among the factors …

Nutrition and lifestyle, known to modulate aging process and age-related diseases, might
also affect telomerase activity. Short and dysfunctional telomeres rather than average …

Scope An increased intake of Zinc (Zn) may reduce the risk of degenerative diseases but
may prove to be toxic if taken in excess. This study aimed to investigate whether zinc …

Background Folic acid and its derivates, known as folates, are chemoprotective
micronutrients of great interest because of their essential role in the maintenance of health …

Abstract Background/Aims: Telomere biology plays a fundamental role in genomic integrity
and cell physiology. The newborn setting of telomere length (TL) likely has important …