Table 2. Transmethylation micronutrient levels in lupus patients.
Nutrient | Reference (Mean/Range) | Lupus (Mean/Range | p-value |
---|---|---|---|
Zinc (μg/ml) | 0.86 (0.55-1.50) | 0.71 (0.5-0.9 | 0.0001 |
B6 (μg/L) | 22.5 (5-50) | 16.48 (2-57) | 0.021 |
Homocysteine (μM) | 9.5 (5-15) | 11.37 (6-25) | 0.013 |
Methionine (μM) | 26 (10-40) | 23.09 (13-47) | 0.012 |
Folate (ng/ml) | 7.1 (1.5-22) | 18.27 (6.4->24) | N.S. |
B12 (pg/ml) | 500 (211-911) | 569.8 (220-1770_ | N.S. |
B2 (μg/L) | 6.0 (3-5) | 9.0 (1-78) | N.S. |
Choline (ppm) | 225.4 (194-261) | 225 (201-260) | N.S. |