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Correlation between homocysteine plasma levels and nailfold videocapillaroscopic patterns in systemic sclerosis by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm ) and plasma level of homocysteine (Hcy) in systemic sclerosis (SSc). As known, Hcy is a nonessential amino acid that interferes with normal properties of a vascular tree. Sixty patients affected by SSc (4 men and 56 women, mean age 54.6) underwent the determination of plasma Hcy level; at the same time, NVC was performed. Hcy level was also determined in 30 sex Read on »

Homocysteine and the Miscarriage Connection by Hethir R. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 09 Mar 2011 3:38pm If you have suffered at least one miscarriage, or your doctor has indicated that you are at a higher risk for miscarriage than most women, you may want to find out what your Homocysteine levels are to thwart a devastating result to your pregnancy. Homocysteine is a common sulfar-containing amino acid found in the body. While [...] Read on »

Yes, That's Homocysteine by Bronwyn Patient Expert

Posted Mon 28 Jun 2010 9:35pm Most people over age 30 know their blood pressure and cholesterol levels fairly well. But how many even know what homocysteine is, much less their blood level... is an understatement. According to Dr. Ben Kim, homocysteine levels are believed to be one of the best objective indicators of how long you are going to live. A high blood level Read on »

Homocysteine-Its Destructive Role in Cardiovascular, Cognitive and Bone Health by Cathy T. Healthy Living Professional

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Posted Thu 06 Nov 2008 10:09am for cardiovascular disease including stroke and deep vein thrombosis.1 Elevated blood levels of homocysteine also are considered an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis... metabolism. It is mainly derived from another amino acid known as methionine, which is found in a number of food sources primary among them being meat. Blood levels of homocysteine can Read on »

Weight Training and Homocysteine by Dr. Craig R. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Sun 14 Sep 2008 12:50am Homocysteine levels in your blood are one of the most accurate markers of risk for heart disease we have. For many years now, we've know that supplementing with B vitamins will lower homocysteine levels. This was very exciting-- for a while. Recently several studies have shown that while homocysteine levels drop with supplementation, risk Read on »

Homocysteine and the Miscarriage Connection by Hethir R. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 09 Mar 2011 3:39pm your Homocysteine levels are to thwart a devastating result to your pregnancy. Homocysteine is a common sulfar-containing amino acid found in the body. While it is not harmful... to check for these clots and no other warning signs offered by the body, the danger often remains unseen until it is too late. How High is Too High for Homocysteine Levels? When Read on »

High homocysteine bad for the bones by russelleaton Posted Tue 17 Jan 2006 12:00am high levels of the amino acid homocysteine in the blood are at increased risk for low bone mineral density (BMD). The European investigators reported "Our finding adds.... Women with high homocysteine levels were nearly two times more likely to have low BMD compared with women with low homocysteine levels. It is interesting to note that skim Read on »

Nutritional approaches to homocysteine reduction by Dr. William D. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 12 Sep 2008 8:52am to use foods to control homocysteine levels. Though I'm not a homocysteine-crazed fanatic like Life Extension publisher, William Falloon, I still there's some interesting aspects... For an in-depth discussion of nutritional approaches to homocysteine reduction, see my new article, Nutritional Therapies for Managing Homocysteine, in the most recent Read on »

You "Ask", I Answer: Homocysteine/Cholesterol by Andy B. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 10:53pm people are unaware of, but I have also seen unnecessary panic over it. High homocysteine levels are indeed one factor that can increase a person’s risk... levels. Folic acid – another B vitamins -- also plays a crucial role in homocysteine breakdown. This isn’t quite as troubling since a 1996 law passed in the United Read on »

Homocysteine and migraine by Dr. Alexander Mauskop Medical Doctor

Posted Sat 25 Jul 2009 12:02am High homocysteine levels increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (strokes and heart attacks) and can be reduced by folic acid and vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamine). A study by Spanish doctors published in Headache found elevated homocysteine levels in patients who have migraines with aura. Patients who have migraine with aura are known to have Read on »