Folic Acid Improves Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients With CAD
The evidence pointing to homocysteine as an independent risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and the evidence suggesting that folic acid, vitamin B12 and B6 can lower levels is now reaching incredible levels. Every person worried about cardiovascular disease needs to have homocysteine levels checked.
J Am Coll Cardiol 2000;36:758-765 Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who received supplemental folic acid experienced decreased plasma homocysteine levels and significantly improved flow-mediated dilation, according to a report by Canadian researchers. Dr. Mangoni told Reuters Health that “we are probably going to see an increase in vitamin supplementation as a tool to provide cardiovascular protection.”