![]() ![]() However, only a small proportion of celiac patients had hyperhomocysteinemia. ![]() All celiac patients had folate intake below the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) (130.8 ± 53.6 μg/d). ResultsĬeliac patients had lower serum folate concentrations (7.7 ± 3.5 ng/mL, P < 0.05) than controls. An alpha level of 5 % were considered significant. ![]() ![]() Pearson’s chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test was used for categorical variables. Comparisons between the two groups were performed by Student’s t test or Mann–Whitney U-test, for continuous variables. The dietary intake was assessed by 3-day food records, and serum concentrations of homocysteine and vitamins B 6, B 12, and folate were determined after overnight fasting. MethodsĪ cross-sectional study enrolled a total of 20 celiac patients (36.3 ± 13.7 years old 65 % women), following strict gluten-free diet (GFD) and 39 healthy controls matched by sex and age. The aim of this study was to assess the nutritional status and serum concentrations of B vitamins involved in homocysteine metabolism, and to determine whether the dietary intake of these vitamins are meeting Dietary Reference Intakes in celiac patients. Few studies have assessed the nutritional adequacy of this diet, especially of B vitamins related to homocysteine metabolism. The only treatment for celiac disease is the gluten-free diet. ![]()
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