Supplementation of Atherogenic Diet with B vitamins – (03-01-01)



Supplementation of Atherogenic Diet with B vitamins

This study was done in monkeys to determine whether the addition of B vitamins to an atherogenic diet (one promoting hardening of the arteries) to lower homocysteine levels would change the level of plaguing that occurs. The B vitamins did not change the outcome in regards to vascular health. Before we come to the erroneous conclusion that B vitamins will not lower our risk of heart disease, we need to consider a few things. These monkeys were fed a very unhealthy diet that raised their cholesterol levels almost 5x the baseline readings. Is it surprising that these poor creatures continued to have poor vascular health??? And remember, treating and preventing vascular disease is a global approach, and adding B vitamins (preferably by adding whole grains) is just one aspect of this approach.

Circulation — Abstracts: Lentz et al. 103 (7): 1006

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James Bogash

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