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Impact of Serum Folate and Vitamin B12 on Mental Health in Patient Admitted at Razi Psychiatric Hospital

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is one of the essential vitamins that affect various systems in the body, including the central nervous system and plays an important role in the metabolism of the nervous system, although its exact role under pathological conditions is not fully understood. The present study aimed to assessing vitamin B12 & serum folate in patient admitted at Razi psychiatric hospital. A cross section study subjects were inpatients with psychiatric disorder, patients from 21 to 60 years old. In this group of 40 psychiatric patients, there is no evidence of clinically relevant changes in serum vitamin B12 and folate level. Vitamin B12 deficiency can occur despite “normal” serum cobalamin levels; therefore, measuring homocysteine and methyl malonic acid can decrease false-negative findings.

Source: AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.54361/ajmas.247432

Authors: Aml Koubas, Huria Dardar, Rajaa Alshwesh, Zinab Elfituri

Institution: Al Zawiya University

Language: English

Topic: Folate and B Vitamins Research

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404012431

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