The level of homocysteine in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Nan HuXubiao Wang

Published in: Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (2022)

There was no significant difference in the plasma level of Hcy, folic acid, or VB12 between ALS patients and controls. The CSF level of Hcy among ALS population was remarkably higher than that among controls. Vitamin supplements including folate and VB12 might be recommended to ALS patients with the complication of deficiencies.

Keyphrases

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
cerebrospinal fluid