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Folic Acid and Vegetables Build Stronger Bones

  • May 12, 2004

New studies strongly link high homocysteine levels to bone fractures in elderly people. Folate and other B vitamins (B6 and B12) cut homocysteine levels, good nutrition appears more important than ever. Whether it is a culprit or a bystander, homocysteine can now be added to the growing list of risk factors for fractures. Homocysteine occurs naturally in the blood. Levels rise to high levels in people who don't get enough folic acid and other B vitamins. Homocysteine has been linked to heart...