From the June 2019 issue of Tufts University's Health and Nutrition Letter (HNL)
Homosysteine: The Facts
High blood levels of this amino acid are associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline.
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Doctors routinely measure blood levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar, because high levels are strongly associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and bringing these levels down through diet, exercise, and appropriate medication may lower risk. Some researchers suggest that another measure, homocysteine (ho-mo-SIS-teen) levels, should be added to that list. “Multiple studies have […]