Homocysteine Research Flashcards
0
Q
What increases homocysteine levels?
A
B vitamin deficiency
1
Q
According to ________, what are the possible mechanisms leading to CVD from homocysteine?(2)
A
Ganguly 2015
Endothelial dysfunction
Contribution to atherosclerosis
2
Q
Which B vitamins convert homocysteine back to methionine?(2)
A
B12
B2
3
Q
Vitamin ____ converts homocysteine to cysteine
A
B6
4
Q
What are good food sources of B vitamins?(2)
A
Fish
Meats
5
Q
What is vit b2 also known as?
A
Riboflavin
6
Q
What did a review by _______ find about vitB supplements?
A
Marti-Carvajal 2015
VitB supplements do not reduce CVD risk
