Interaction between B vitamins and homocysteine and its relevance to a food fortification programme
Project Reference: 02-PG-018
Status: Completed
Commencement Date: October, 2002
Project Duration: 48 months
Abstract:
Homocysteine is an amino acid found naturally in the body. It is thought that increased levels of this amino acid may cause heart disease. However, there are four B vitamins involved in homocysteine metabolism (breakdown) - folate, riboflavin (B2), pyridoxine (B6) and B12. This project aimed to examine the relative importance of three of these four B vitamins (folate, B2 and B6) in homocysteine metabolism.
Principal Contractor(s):
Dr Geraldine Cuskelly, Queen’s University Belfast
Collaborator(s):
Single supplier
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Reports:
The PhD thesis is available on request and can be accessed through Queen’s University Belfast
