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Riboflavin lowers homocysteine in individuals homozygous for the MTHFR 677C->T polymorphism. – Cost Effective Supplements

Riboflavin lowers homocysteine in individuals homozygous for the MTHFR 677C->T polymorphism.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16380544


Conclusion of this study

Although previously overlooked, homocysteine is highly responsive to riboflavin, specifically in individuals with the MTHFR 677 TT genotype. Our findings might explain why this common polymorphism carries an increased risk of coronary heart disease in Europe but not in North America, where riboflavin fortification has existed for >50 years.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Vitamin B2

Health conditions analyzed in this study

No health conditions information for this study.

Functions related to this study

Heart health


Moderately Positive
Vitamin B2


Body systems related to this study


Cardiovascular System
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