Folic Acid - Cardiovascular Health Benefits

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Blood Vessels & Heart

 Folic Acid may help to prevent Atherosclerosis by helping to lower elevated Homocysteine levels and by directly improving the function of Endothelial Cells in the Arteries. [1]

 Folic Acid may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting by lowering elevated Homocysteine and Fibrinogen levels.  [2]

 Folic Acid may help to prevent Embolism including Thromboembolism and Pulmonary Embolism primarily by lowering elevated Homocysteine levels. [3]

 Folic Acid may improve the function of the Endothelium of the Blood Vessels by helping to lower Homocysteine levels. [4]

 Folic Acid may help to prevent High Blood Pressure. [5]

 Folic Acid may help to prevent Intermittent Claudication by lowering elevated Homocysteine levels. [6]

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