Homocysteine Alert! Is This Tiny Molecule Sabotaging Your Health?

If you’re struggling with an issue and aren’t getting any answers or results from your regular doctor, then maybe it’s time to consider that the right questions haven’t been asked yet. It is important that my clients are able to take control of their own health, so the more knowledge I can share, the more empowered my clients are to take charge of their own health.

So let’s talk about your cardiac health and this tiny molecule known as homocysteine. Have you ever had this marker checked? Do you know what elevated homocysteine levels mean, or why elevated levels are dangerous? Did you know that your nutritional status and genetic composition play a critical role in keeping homocysteine levels within a healthy range? Did you know that by having this information we can change the trajectory of your cardiovascular health?

Why Test Homocysteine Levels?

High homocysteine levels are an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Testing helps identify individuals at risk, even when other, more frequently measured risk factors, such as high cholesterol or hypertension show up as normal. Homocysteine is known to contribute to arterial damage, promoting atherosclerosis and through regular monitoring and reduction, we can help prevent arterial damage and greatly reduce your risk of heart-related complications

Understanding High Homocysteine and Its Dangers:

Homocysteine is an amino acid produced in the body as a byproduct of normal metabolic processes. Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, particularly atherosclerosis and blood clot formation. To keep these levels in check, we need to eat the right foods, and therefore, nutrients, for our individual genetic profile. With the right nutrients, our bodies can then convert homocysteine to methionine, a useful and essential amino acid and antioxidant that the body requires to create proteins.

Nutrition and Genetics Matter!!

Elevated homocysteine levels may be linked to deficiencies in B-vitamins, particularly B6, B12, and folate. If you have the MTHFR genetic mutation, then testing not only your homocysteine levels, but your B vitamin status, can help identify nutritional deficiencies, tell us which foods to avoid, and inform us of what type of B-vitamins will be the most effective.

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