High, or elevated, homocysteine levels are known as hyperhomocysteinemia. This could indicate a person has a vitamin deficiency, as the body needs certain nutrients to break it down. Less commonly, ...

The updated reference value for normal homocysteine is ≤10 μmol/L. However, many laboratories define normal homocysteine levels as high as 11.4 μmol/L. Elias and Brown argue that there is a need to ...

Cardiovascular diseases remain the most common cause of death worldwide. In Europe, they account for over 40% of all deaths. However, known risk factors such as high cholesterol levels or high blood ...

PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) among military men and women is prevalent, with over 10,000 new cases diagnosed each year, some requiring hospitalization. A link between PTSD and high ...

DALLAS, Oct. 4 – Moderate elevations of homocysteine are associated with a more than five-fold increase in the risk for stroke and almost triple the risk for Alzheimer's disease, according to research ...

Fitness influencers and health experts cannot stop talking about the importance of protein in a healthy diet. The macronutrient that is utilised by the body to build and repair tissues is broken down ...

Feeling tired all the time? A new study links vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies to chronic fatigue and low energy in ...

Creatine is best known for its role in muscle energy and exercise performance. But it also connects to the body’s methylation ...

“Homocysteine? What’s that?” you ask. I know. You and almost every one of my patients gets that same bewildered look when I mention homocysteine. It’s a technical word that you will not hear on a TV ...

23andMe Holding Co. has announced the release of a new report on homocysteine levels for its 23andMe+ Premium members, coupled with an optional blood test available for an additional fee. This report ...