Micronutrients & recovery
Higher dietary and supplemental intakes of folate and vitamin B6 are associated with a significantly reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in women, with the greatest benefit observed when intakes exceed current Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA).
For women looking to support heart health, aiming for higher intakes of folate and vitamin B6 than the minimum RDA may be beneficial. This can be achieved through a diet rich in leafy greens, fortified cereals, and legumes, or by using multiple vitamin supplements. The study suggests that intakes above 400 µg/d for folate and 3 mg/d for vitamin B6 are associated with the lowest risk of coronary heart disease.
These results suggest that intake of folate and vitamin B6 above the current recommended dietary allowance may be important in the primary prevention of CHD among women.
Why this rating
Large prospective cohort study (N=80,082) with long follow-up (14 years) and rigorous adjustment for confounders, though observational design prevents definitive causal claims.
Source
Folate and Vitamin B<SUB>6</SUB> From Diet and Supplements in Relation to Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Among Women
Eric B. Rimm · JAMA · 1998
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