Homocysteine, Folic acid and B-vitamins in Cardiovascular Disease

Source: DACH-LIGA homocystein (german, austrian and swiss homocysteine society): consensus paper on the rational clinical use of homocysteine, folic acid and B-vitamins in cardiovascular and thrombotic diseases: guidelines and recommendations.

About half of all deaths are due to cardiovascular disease and its complications. The economic burden on society and the healthcare system from cardiovascular disability, complications, [...]

Harvard Study – Vitamin B, Folic Acid Linked to Lower Risk of Eye Disease

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe irreversible vision loss in older Americans.   An estimated 1.75 million individuals in the United States have advanced AMD (ie, geographic atrophy and neovascular AMD), which accounts for most cases of severe vision loss.  An additional 7.3 million persons have early AMD,  which is usually associated [...]