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A Review of Psoriasis, a Known Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease and Its Impact on Folate and Homocysteine Metabolism
Joint Authors
Tobin, Anne-Marie
Connolly, Maureen
McDonald, Ian
Source
Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
This risk has been attributed to an association with many independent risk factors including obesity, hypertension, smoking, and dyslipidemia.
Psoriasis patients also have lower levels of folate and conversely higher levels of homocysteine, which in itself is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
It has been postulated that low folate levels in this group may be a direct cause of hyperhomocysteinemia and therefore a treatable risk factor by folate supplementation.
This paper looks at the literature published to date on the relationship between psoriasis, homocysteine, and folate levels.
American Psychological Association (APA)
McDonald, Ian& Connolly, Maureen& Tobin, Anne-Marie. 2012. A Review of Psoriasis, a Known Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease and Its Impact on Folate and Homocysteine Metabolism. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
McDonald, Ian…[et al.]. A Review of Psoriasis, a Known Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease and Its Impact on Folate and Homocysteine Metabolism. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
McDonald, Ian& Connolly, Maureen& Tobin, Anne-Marie. A Review of Psoriasis, a Known Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease and Its Impact on Folate and Homocysteine Metabolism. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512044
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512044