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Folic Acid and Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
Pyrgioti, Elisavet E; Karakousis, Nikolaos D; Georgakopoulos, Petros N; Karagiannakis, Dimitrios S; Papanas, Nikolaos.
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  • Pyrgioti EE; Pharmacist, Private Practice, Athens, Greece.
  • Karakousis ND; Diabetes Centre-Diabetic Foot Clinic, Second Department of Internal Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
  • Georgakopoulos PN; Internal Medicine Department, Primary Healthcare, Amarousion, Attica, Greece.
  • Karagiannakis DS; Academic Department of Gastroenterology, Laiko General Hospital, Medical School of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
  • Papanas N; Diabetes Centre-Diabetic Foot Clinic, Second Department of Internal Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
Int J Low Extrem Wounds ; : 15347346241226677, 2024 Jan 17.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38233029
ABSTRACT
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) remain a major cause of morbidity. This narrative mini-review aimed to investigate the potential role of folic acid (FA) in DFUs. Individuals with DFUs exhibit lower levels of FA and lower daily intake, compared to those without DFUs. There is preliminary evidence that FA administration may contribute to improved DFUs healing. In this context, regular evaluation of dietary FA intake may prove important towards reduction or even prevention of DFUs. However, data are still limited and further research is required to enable definitive conclusions and any recommendations.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Int J Low Extrem Wounds / Int. j. low. extrem. wounds / International journal of lower extremity wounds Journal subject: TRAUMATOLOGIA Year: 2024 Type: Article Affiliation country: Greece
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Int J Low Extrem Wounds / Int. j. low. extrem. wounds / International journal of lower extremity wounds Journal subject: TRAUMATOLOGIA Year: 2024 Type: Article Affiliation country: Greece