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Homocysteine and cerebral stroke in developing countries.

Rita Christopher¹, D Nagaraja, S K Shankar

¹Department of Neurochemistry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Post Box 2900, Hosur Road, Bangalore 560029, Karnataka, India. rita@nimhans.kar.nic.in

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Stroke deaths are high in developing nations, often linked to vitamin deficiencies like folate and B12. Addressing hyperhomocysteinemia through nutrient supplementation may help prevent strokes.

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Area of Science:

Nutritional Neuroscience
Cardiovascular Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Stroke mortality is disproportionately high in developing countries, with undernutrition and parasitic infections contributing to deficiencies in vitamin B12 and folate.
Elevated homocysteine levels, indicative of B vitamin status, are prevalent in developing nations and linked to increased stroke risk.
The precise mechanisms by which homocysteine contributes to atherothrombosis remain under investigation, with proposed roles in endothelial damage and coagulation abnormalities.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the link between vitamin deficiencies, hyperhomocysteinemia, and stroke risk in developing countries.
To investigate the potential of nutrient cofactor supplementation in managing homocysteine levels for stroke prevention.

Main Methods:

Review of epidemiological data on stroke prevalence, nutritional status, and homocysteine levels in developing countries.
Analysis of proposed molecular mechanisms linking homocysteine to atherothrombosis.
Evaluation of the impact of nutrient supplementation on homocysteine metabolism.

Main Results:

Hyperhomocysteinemia is associated with low plasma folate and vitamin B12 in developing countries.
Epidemiological studies suggest a correlation between hyperhomocysteinemia and increased stroke risk.
Homocysteine may promote atherogenesis and thrombogenesis through endothelial dysfunction and coagulation changes.

Conclusions:

Vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies, leading to hyperhomocysteinemia, are significant risk factors for stroke in developing countries.
Supplementation with essential nutrient cofactors offers a promising strategy for integrated stroke prevention in these regions.