Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 Status in Association With Metabolic Syndrome Incidence.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The associations of B vitamin status with metabolic syndrome (MetS) incidence among the US population remain unclear.

Objective

To investigate intakes and serum concentrations of folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 in association with MetS risk in a large US cohort.

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective study included Black and White young adults in the US who were enrolled from 1985 to 1986 and studied until 2015 to 2016. Diet was assessed using a validated diet history at examination years 0, 7, and 20. Serum concentrations of folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 were assayed at examination years 0, 7, and 15 in a subset of 1430 participants. MetS was ascertained by clinic and laboratory measurements and self-reported medication use. Data were

SUBMITTER: Zhu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9856626 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature