Folate And Carotenoid Deficiencies Associated With Rising Heart Disease Levels In Central And Eastern Europe
Researchers recently conducted a survey of coronary mortality in 16 countries and diet in 19 countries to see if lower intakes of identified cardioprotective nutrients would be associated with the coronary epidemic in Central and Eastern Europe. Based on their analysis they concluded that a diet containing low levels of folate and carotenoids may be a major contributing factor to elevated coronary risk seen in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Folate is a part of the B complex vitamin group and carotenoids are a class of natural fat-soluble pigments found principally in plant foods. Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Volume 104, Issue 12, 2004. Read More.
Researchers recently conducted a survey of coronary mortality in 16 countries and diet in 19 countries to see if lower intakes of identified cardioprotective nutrients would be associated with the coronary epidemic in Central and Eastern Europe. Based on their analysis they concluded that a diet containing low levels of folate and carotenoids may be a major contributing factor to elevated coronary risk seen in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Folate is a part of the B complex vitamin group and carotenoids are a class of natural fat-soluble pigments found principally in plant foods. Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Volume 104, Issue 12, 2004. Read More.