- High levels of homocysteine are a better predictor than cholesterol levels for increasing a person’s chance of developing heart disease (up to 10 times), stroke, and PAD
- Elevated homocysteine levels are also strongly associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease, strokes, and increased complications in diabetes, lupus, and other chronic diseases.
- Lowers homosysteine by use of folic acid and vitamins that increase it’s metabolism in the body.
- Increases methylation in the liver. This is the main way the liver detoxifies itself
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Homocysteine is an amino acid produced in the body. Its metabolism is linked to that of several vitamins, especially folic acid, B6, and B12. Deficiencies of those vitamins may cause elevated levels of homocysteine. In recent years, studies have suggested that high levels of homocysteine increase a person’s chance of developing heart problem, stroke, and peripheral vascular problem (a reduced blood flow to the hands and feet). A high level of homocysteine may be inv… More >>