Prospective study of telomere length and LINE-1 methylation in peripheral blood cells: the role of B vitamins supplementation

Purpose Deficiencies of folate, vitamins B12 and D are common age-related conditions. Vitamin B12 and folate are necessary for DNA methylation. Telomeres appear to be regulated by DNA methylation. Here, we study the effect of B vitamins supplementation on telomere length and global DNA methylation in a prospective study.