Is there a causal role for homocysteine concentration in blood pressure? A Mendelian randomization study12

Background: An understanding of whether homocysteine is a cause or a marker of increased blood pressure is relevant because blood homocysteine can be effectively lowered by safe and inexpensive interventions (e.g., vitamin B-6, B-9, and B-12 supplementation).

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Borges, Maria C, Hartwig, Fernando P, Oliveira, Isabel O, Horta, Bernardo L
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: American Society for Nutrition 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4691668/