Tag Archives: Homocysteine
Study Results Strengthen Evidence That Homocysteine Contributes to Cardiovascular Disease
An estimated 5%-20% of Americans have elevated homocysteine levels. This amino acid is formed from the breakdown of protein during digestion, and can only be metabolized by the body if certain B vitamins are present. A deficiency of these B … Continue reading
Deadly homocysteine levels
Your body needs homocysteine for its normal processes. However, serious problems begin when you have too much of it in your system and it builds up to dangerously high levels. Homocysteine can be one of the most overlooked health dangers … Continue reading
Is Homocysteine Your Titanic Iceberg?
If the word “homocysteine” is new to you, let’s step back a minute and talk about the Titanic. Yes, the cruise liner that sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912. Imagine what would have happened if the captain of that … Continue reading
How to lower homocysteine – and your disease risk
Homocysteine (HCY) has been studied in medicine “behind the scenes” for more than 40 years. Here is what we have found: Excessive levels of HCY have been linked to many serious conditions, from heart attacks and stroke, to osteoporosis and … Continue reading
Homocysteine Contributes to Cardiovascular Disease
Study Results Strengthen Evidence That Homocysteine Contributes to Cardiovascular Disease An estimated 5%-20% of Americans have elevated homocysteine levels. This amino acid is formed from the breakdown of protein during digestion, and can only be metabolized by the body if … Continue reading
