Increasing Intake Of B Vitamins Benefits Heart Health
By Sandra Cooper • Jan 12th, 2011 • Category: Dr. Cutler's True Health Blog Archive, Health Articles, Heart Health, True Health News
Individuals who eat a diet high in the B vitamins folate and B-6 may benefit from better heart health than those who consume smaller amounts of the vitamins, according to a new study published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Researchers in Japan analyzed the diets of 23,119 men and 35,611 women between the ages of 40 and 79. They divided participants into five groups based on their intake of folate, vitamin B-6 and vitamin B-12 and followed them for an average of 14 years.
They found that higher consumption of folate and vitamin B-6 was associated with significantly fewer deaths from heart failure in men, and significantly fewer deaths from stroke, heart disease and total cardiovascular diseases in women.
Scientists say that folate and vitamin B-6 may help guard against cardiovascular disease by lowering homocysteine levels. Evidence has shown that high amounts of homocysteine in the body may damage the inner lining of arteries and promote the formation of blood clots.
Sources of folate include vegetables and fruits, whole or enriched grains, fortified cereals, beans and legumes. Vitamin B-6 can be found in vegetables, fish, liver, meats, whole grains and fortified cereals. Both vitamins are also available in nutritional supplements. 
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