Background and Objectives: It is not clear whether the increase in nutrition students’ knowledge is associated with healthier eating behavior and fewer micronutrient deficiencies that can cause DNA damage. Deficiency in some vitamins can be a risk factor for increased homocysteine (Hcy) levels, a marke...
Abstract Nanoparticles are considered viable options in the treatment of cancer. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) and magnetite folate core shell (MFCS) on leukemic and hepatocarcinoma cell cultures as well as their effect on the animal model of acute m...
INTRODUCCIÓN Y/O ANTECEDENTES: Los defectos del tubo neural se encuentran entre las anomalías congénitas más comunes en todo el mundo, el ácido fólico (0.4-0.8 ug/día) reduce el riesgo de ocurrencia y recurrencia, por lo que se recomienda su uso concepcional y periconcepcional. El conocimiento de ...
Abstract Excessive intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as, diclofenac sodium (DS) may lead to toxicity in the rats. In this work, we aimed to examine the protective impact of lentil extract (LE) and folic acid (FA) on the hematological markers, the kidney tissue oxidative stress and the ...
Lutz, Bárbara Heather;
Santos, Iná da Silva dos;
Domingues, Marlos Rodrigues;
Murray, Joseph;
Silveira, Mariângela Freitas da;
Miranda, Vanessa Irribarem Avena;
Silveira, Marysabel Pinto Telis;
Mengue, Sotero Serrate;
Pizzol, Tatiane da Silva dal;
Bertoldi, Andréa Dâmaso.
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To verify whether folic acid supplementation during pregnancy is associated with the occurrence of maternal depressive symptoms at three months postpartum, in the 2015 Pelotas Birth Cohort. METHODS This study included 4,046 women, who were classified into three groups: did not use fo...
Abstract Objective It is well known that female infertility is multifactorial. Therefore, we aimed to compare the effects of thyroid dysfunction, vitamin deficiency, and microelement deficiency in fertile and infertile patients. Materials and Methods Between May 1st, 2017, and April 1st, 2019, we condu...
Abstract Supplementation with folic acid (FA) during gestation has been recommended by medical society all over the world, but some studies have shown that intake of high folic acid diet may unleash damages to the descendants. Objectives: Describing the effects of maternal supplementation with FA during ...
Fundamento: La salud reproductiva está presente durante el ciclo vital de las mujeres y los hombres; en la que juega un papel decisivo la planificación familiar, el conocimiento y manejo del riesgo reproductivo. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de una intervención educativa, en mujeres de edad fértil...
Introducción: La anemia megalobástica es un trastorno madurativo de los precursores eritroides y mieloides causado por déficit de vitamina B12, ácido fólico, o ambos. Es poco común en la infancia y su prevalencia se desconoce por ser una enfermedad poco frecuente. Objetivo: Describir diferentes for...
La OMS reporta anemia en 24,8% de la población con predominio en países en desarrollo. La anemia megaloblástica, es una causa frecuente en la población adulta mayor. Se caracteriza por alteración en la síntesis de ácido desoxirribonucleico por deficiencia de vitamina B12 y/o folatos. Presentamos e...
