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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Homocysteine
  1. ... down a certain protein, causing build-up of homocysteine in the blood). Increased amounts of homocysteine in the body can cause symptoms such as ... nutrients. It works by decreasing the amount of homocysteine in the blood.
  2. ... folate (folate deficiency) and high blood levels of homocysteine (hyperhomocysteinemia). People who are pregnant or might become ... folic acid improves folate deficiency. High levels of homocysteine in the blood (hyperhomocysteinemia). This condition has been ...
  3. ... side and avoid use. Abnormally high levels of homocysteine: Consuming a high dose of chlorogenic acid might increase homocysteine levels, which might be linked to conditions such ...
  4. ... and treating vitamin B6 deficiency. High levels of homocysteine in the blood (hyperhomocysteinemia). Taking vitamin B6 by ... with folic acid, is effective for treating high homocysteine levels in the blood. High levels of a ...
  5. ... already have poor kidney function. High levels of homocysteine in the blood (hyperhomocysteinemia). Taking N-acetyl cysteine by mouth seems to reduce homocysteine levels, a possible risk factor for heart disease. ...
  6. Vitamin B12 From the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements)  
    ... with other B vitamins ) reduce blood levels of homocysteine , a compound linked to an increased risk of ... a heart attack or stroke . However, despite reducing homocysteine, research shows that these vitamins don’t reduce ...
  7. Vitamin B6 From the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements)  
    ... reduce cardiovascular disease risk by lowering levels of homocysteine , an amino acid in the blood. Although vitamin B supplements do lower blood homocysteine, research shows that they do not actually reduce ...
  8. Folate From the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements)  
    ... and stroke Folic acid supplements lower levels of homocysteine , an amino acid in the blood that’s linked ...