Lower levels of the neuroprotective tryptophan metabolite, kynurenic acid, in users of estrogen contraceptives

Abstract Changes in kynurenine metabolites are reported in users of estrogen containing contraception. We have assessed kynurenines, vitamin B6, vitamin B2 and the inflammation markers, C-reactive protein (CRP) and neopterin, in healthy, never-pregnant women between 18 and 40 years (n = 123) and rel...

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Main Authors: Anne-Lise Bjørke-Monsen, Kristin Varsi, Sunniva Todnem Sakkestad, Arve Ulvik, Cathrine Ebbing, Per Magne Ueland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-43196-6