Systematic Review of Observational Studies with Dose-Response Meta-Analysis between Folate Intake and Status Biomarkers in Adults and the Elderly

Romana Novaković*, Anouk Geelen, Danijela Ristić-Medić, Marina Nikolić, Olga W. Souverein, Helene McNulty, Maresa Duffy, Leane Hoey, Carla Dullemeijer, Jacoba M.S. Renkema, Mirjana Gurinović, Marija Glibetić, Lisette C.P.G.M. de Groot, Pieter van ’t Veer

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Abstract

Background: Dietary reference values for folate intake vary widely across Europe. Methods: MEDLINE and Embase through November 2016 were searched for data on the association between folate intake and biomarkers (serum/plasma folate, red blood cell [RBC] folate, plasma homocysteine) from observational studies in healthy adults and elderly. The regression coefficient of biomarkers on intake (β) was extracted from each study, and the overall and stratified pooled β and SE (β) were obtained by random effects meta-analysis on a double log scale. These dose-response estimates may be used to derive folate intake reference values. Results: For every doubling in folate intake, the changes in serum/plasma folate, RBC folate and plasma homocysteine were +22, +21, and –16% respectively. The overall pooled regression coefficients were β = 0.29 (95% CI 0.21–0.37) for serum/plasma folate (26 estimates from 17 studies), β = 0.28 (95% CI 0.21–0.36) for RBC (13 estimates from 11 studies), and β = –0.21 (95% CI –0.31 to –0.11) for plasma homocysteine (10 estimates from 6 studies). Conclusion: These estimates along with those from randomized controlled trials can be used for underpinning dietary recommendations for folate in adults and elderly.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)30-43
JournalAnnals of Nutrition and Metabolism
Volume73
Issue number1
Early online date7 Jun 2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2018

Keywords

  • Adults-elderly
  • Dose-response
  • Folate
  • Intake-status

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