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Possible Interaction: Catechin and Folate

supplement:

Catechin

supplement:

Folate

Research Papers that Mention the Interaction

Yazdy et al. (in this issue) tackled the topic of excessive tea drinking as a risk factor for NTDs, taking the hypothesis from previous studies that catechins in tea may interfere with key folate enzymes, resulting in lower folate status.
Birth defects research. Part A, Clinical and molecular teratology  •  2012  |  View Paper
Studies have demonstrated that catechin , an antioxidant found in tea, can reduce the bioavailability of folate.
Birth defects research. Part A, Clinical and molecular teratology  •  2012  |  View Paper
MTHFR 1298A C influenced folate in male CIMP+ risk (P interaction < 0.01).
Nutrition and cancer  •  2011  |  View Paper