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[Calcium folinate in old age].

M C Baroni1, R Delsignore, M Cuzzupoli

  • 1Clinica Medica Generale e Terapia Medica, Università degli Studi di Parma.

La Clinica Terapeutica
|October 31, 1990
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Calcium folinate supplementation in elderly patients significantly improved blood chemistry and clinical outcomes. This 60-day treatment was well-tolerated, showing positive effects in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Nutrition

Background:

  • Elderly individuals often experience age-related physiological changes impacting health.
  • Nutritional deficiencies, particularly folate, can affect blood chemistry and clinical status in older adults.
  • Calcium folinate (leucovorin) is a metabolically active form of folic acid.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of calcium folinate in elderly patients.
  • To assess the impact of calcium folinate on blood chemistry and clinical parameters in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 60 elderly patients (age ≥ 65 years).
  • Treatment administered: 15 mg of calcium folinate daily for 60 days.
  • Evaluation of blood chemistry and clinical parameters before and after treatment.

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Main Results:

  • Calcium folinate was very well tolerated by all participants.
  • Significant improvements were observed in the measured blood chemistry parameters.
  • Significant improvements were noted in the evaluated clinical parameters.

Conclusions:

  • Daily calcium folinate supplementation is safe and effective for elderly patients.
  • Treatment with calcium folinate can lead to notable improvements in health indicators for older adults.
  • Calcium folinate represents a viable therapeutic option for enhancing well-being in the elderly population.