Homocysteine – one of your most important health statistics – know it
Homocysteine is the one health statistic that will determine whether you will live long and healthy or die young. High levels of homocysteine are associated with damaged endothelium, increased platelet aggregation and the formation of atherosclerotic lesions. Homocysteine is a protein in the blood and should present at levels lower than 6. If you don’t follow a diet that ensures optimal health, levels of homocysteine will increase and that will increase your risk for 50 diseases including heart disease, strokes, diabetes, depression and Alzheimer’s. What is homocysteine? Homocysteine comes from an amino acid methionine, which is found in dietary …

