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Contemporary Issues Surrounding Folic Acid Fortification Initiatives

The impact of folate on health and disease, particularly pregnancy complications and congenital malformations, has been extensively studied. Mandatory folic...

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Is High Folic Acid Intake a Risk Factor for Autism?-A Review.

Folate is required for metabolic processes and neural development. Insuring its adequate levels for pregnant women through supplementation of grain-based...

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Food and Drug Administration. Federal Register

Print reference: Food and Drug Administration. Health and Human Services; Washington, DC, USA: 1996. Food standards: Amendment of standards of...

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Appendix 10. Food Sources of Potassium

Food Standard Portion Size Calories in Standard Portiona Potassium in Standard Portion (mg)a Calories per 100 gramsaPotato, baked, flesh and...

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The Role of Na/K-ATPase Signaling in Oxidative Stress Related to Aging: Implications in Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease.

Aging has been associated with a series of pathophysiological processes causing general decline in the overall health of the afflicted...

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What do we not know about mitochondrial potassium channels?

In this review, we summarize our knowledge about mitochondrial potassium channels, with a special focus on unanswered questions in this...

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Potassium ion channels and allergic asthma.

High-conductive calcium-sensitive potassium channels (BK+Ca) and ATP-sensitive potassium (K+ATP) channels play a significant role in the airway smooth muscle cell...

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The Modulation of Potassium Channels in the Smooth Muscle as a Therapeutic Strategy for Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract.

Alterations of smooth muscle contractility contribute to the pathophysiology of important functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) such as functional dyspepsia and...

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Brain Na+, K+-ATPase Activity In Aging and Disease

Na+/K+ pump or sodium- and potassium-activated adenosine 5’-triphosphatase (Na+, K+-ATPase), its enzymatic version, is a crucial protein responsible for the...

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