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High prevalence of low serum vitamin B12 in a multi-ethnic Israeli population
Y Gielchinsky1, D Elstein, R Green
1Gaucher Clinic, Shaare Zedek Medical Centre, Jerusalem, Israel.
Abstract:
This study ascertained serum vitamin B12 levels among patients with Gaucher disease and among healthy Israelis. Serum B12 and metabolites' levels were studied in consecutive adult patients with Gaucher disease not treated with enzyme plus Ashkenazi Jewish neighbour-controls, together with healthy blood-donor volunteers of various ethnicities. Each group showed a high incidence of low serum B12 concentrations, with a 22.3% incidence among Ashkenazi Jews and 40% among patients with Gaucher disease. These findings raise questions on the individual and community levels of serum B12. We recommend evaluation of B12 levels among geographically contingent peoples.
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