The modifying effect of the MTHFR genotype on the association between folic acid supplementation and pulse wave velocity: Findings from the CSPPT

ConclusionIn a subgroup of Chinese hypertensive patients who had received 5 ‐year antihypertensive therapy, increases in folate status were associated with higher reductions in PWV, and individuals with the CC genotype showed greatest PWV response to folic acid supplementation.

Source: Cardiovascular Therapeutics - November 20, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xin Yang, Minghua Zhang, Rensheng Song, Changfu Liu, Yong Huo, Geng Qian Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research