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6 Signs and Symptoms of Elevated Homocysteine

Introduction
Homocysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is produced by the body and found in blood plasma. Amino acids are considered to be the building blocks of all the body’s proteins. A homocysteine is a product that is naturally made and is commonly acquired from consuming meat.
Homocysteine levels vary with a person’s gender, age, [...]

Keeping Tabs on Homocysteine: Prevention, Testing and Treatment

Homocysteine is an essential element of the human body. It is actually something called a homologue of cysteine, which is an amino acid. So while homocysteine is naturally occurring in the body, in high levels it can be very dangerous to your wellbeing. Elevated homocysteine can occur when the body is deficient on one or [...]

Homocysteine Testing

The Importance of Homocysteine
Homocysteine is an amino acid that is produced in the body. Although this can be a vital substance in the body, increased homocysteine levels is associated with high cholesterol and build up of materials such as white blood cells, calcium and plaque in blood vessels. The increased materials in blood vessels increase [...]

Why Elevated Levels of Homocysteine Are Bad For Your Health

Homocysteine comes from the amino acid cysteine. It is a naturally occurring substance in the body and essential for good health. However, high levels are serious grounds for trouble especially in regards to the heart.
In fact, high levels of homocysteine are extremely damaging to the heart and can cause scar tissue in the arteries due [...]