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Figure 1. Simplified cellular one-carbon (1C) metabolism. B-vitamins are pleiotropic molecules, as they are involved in nucleotide synthesis, DNA repair, methylation, and transsulfuration. In this review, we focus on the impact of increasing dietary levels
Figure 6. Figure 1. Simplified cellular one-carbon (1C) metabolism. B-vitamins are pleiotropic molecules, as they are involved in nucleotide synthesis, DNA repair, methylation, and transsulfuration. In this review, we focus on the impact of increasing dietary levels of folic acid, vitamin B12, and choline (red text). A control diet with adequate levels will also be used. Abbreviations: folate receptor, FR.

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Simplified overview of cellular one-carbon metabolism pathways, illustrating how B-vitamins (folic acid, vitamin B12, choline) participate in nucleotide synthesis, DNA repair, methylation, and transsulfuration reactions relevant to brain health.

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The Role of One-Carbon Metabolism in Healthy Brain Aging.

Nutrients (2023)

PMID: 37764675

DOI: 10.3390/nu15183891

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![Figure 6: Simplified overview of cellular one-carbon metabolism pathways, illustrating how B-vitamins (folic acid, vitamin B12, choline) participate in nucleotide synthesis, DNA repair, methylation, and transsulfuration reactions relevant to brain health.](https://pdfs.citedhealth.com/figures/37764675/62.png)

> Source: Sapna Virdi et al. "The Role of One-Carbon Metabolism in Healthy Brain Aging.." *Nutrients*, 2023. PMID: [37764675](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37764675/)
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  <figcaption>Figure 6. Simplified overview of cellular one-carbon metabolism pathways, illustrating how B-vitamins (folic acid, vitamin B12, choline) participate in nucleotide synthesis, DNA repair, methylation, and transsulfuration reactions relevant to brain health.<br>  Source: Sapna Virdi et al. "The Role of One-Carbon Metabolism in Healthy Brain Aging.." <em>Nutrients</em>, 2023. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37764675/">37764675</a></figcaption>
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