Pediatrics Therapy Center, Margency, France
Alanine amino transferase levels linked to folate intakes in obese girls
Published in Fitness and Wellness Business Week, October 4th, 2006
According to a study from France, "The objective of this study was to investigate the consequences of low dietary folate intake and the impact of the 677 C->T methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) common mutation on liver function in obese adolescents."
"Fifty-seven obese girls (BMI=36.1±6.0 kg/m2) aged 14.1±1.5 years were included before starting a weight reduction program. Dietary intakes for folate were assessed by means of an adapted food frequency questionnaire...
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