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Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Summary:
Elevated blood levels of homocysteine is a risk factor for heart disease
Subjects at risk for cardiovascular disease were monitored with a self-selected diet or a prepared meal plan fortified with at least 100% of the RDA for 23 vitamins and minerals
With the prepared meals only, serum homocysteine declined, which was associated with increased intake of folate and vitamins B12 and B6
Conclusion:
Fortified meals resulted in higher blood levels of folate and vitamin B12, and lower homocysteine in people with cardiovascular risk factors
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