Population prevalence, attributable risk, and attributable risk percentage for high methylmalonic acid concentrations in the post-folic acid fortification period in the US
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Serum methylmalonic acid (MMA) is regarded as a sensitive marker of vitamin B-12 status. Elevated circulating MMA is linked to neurological abnormalities. Contribution of age, supplement use, kidney dysfunction, and vitamin B-12 defi...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-01-01
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Series: | Nutrition & Metabolism |
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Online Access: | http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/9/1/2 |