Publications by authors named "Smita Jagdish Vinjamuri"
Article Synopsis
- High levels of homocysteine (Hcy) are common in obese individuals and are linked to increased cardiovascular risk, potentially due to low dietary folate and vitamin B12.
- The study examined how Hcy, folate, and vitamin B12 levels relate to vascular function in morbidly obese adults using advanced techniques to measure blood vessel dilation.
- Results showed that obese subjects had higher Hcy and lower folate, vitamin B12, and nitric oxide (NO) levels, indicating a strong connection between these factors and reduced blood vessel dilation capabilities, suggesting potential targets for improving vascular health in this group.
