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Learn about Homocysteine
What is homocysteine?
Homocysteine is a type of amino acid. (1)
What happens when the human body has an excess of homocysteine?
Too high of homocysteine could create a greater risk of autoimmune conditions and heart disease. (1)
What can raise homocysteine levels?
lifestyle (1)
certain medications(1)
a poor diet(1)
toxic exposure(1)
hormone imbalances(1)
stress(1)
B vitamin deficiencies(1)
What is a homocystiene lab? (1)
What breaks down homocysteine?
Vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and folic acid break down homocysteine and change into other substances the human body needs. (1) After this, there should be little homocysteine left in the bloodstream. (1)
Resources
1. https://drwillcole.com/gut-health/homocysteine-levels-what-they-mean-why-they-matter
