Ten reasons to reduce levels of homocysteine
- Accelerates the oxidation in the body and therefore aging!
- Damages the arteries and increases the level of LDL cholesterol.
- Weakens the immune system.
- Damages the brain and reduces IQ.
- Increases pain, inflammation, and blood clotting.
- Increases the risk of cancer and detoxification of the body deteriorates.
- Accelerates aging of the brain.
- Associated with hormonal problems.
- Is a sensitive indicator of group B vitamin deficiency - reason to measure homocysteine levels!
- Is an indicator of Omega-3 fatty acids deficiency.
What is a safe homocysteine level?
NOTE: Homocysteine is measured from fasting blood and the values are given in units of µmol/liter.
Less than 6 units – you belong to a group of very healthy people - about 10% of the population
6 – 8.9 units – low risk disease of "diseases of civilization", you're better than average individuals, your risk of disease is not zero, but you can improve
9 - 12 units - you belong to the group of increased risk of "diseases of civilization", but you can improve your score
12 – 15 units - you belong to a group of more increased risk of "diseases of civilization", but you can improve your score
15 – 20 units - you belong to a group of high risk of "diseases of civilization", but you can improve your score
More than 20 units - you belong to a group of very high risk of "diseases of civilization", but you can improve your sco