10 Reasons to Lower Your Homocysteine Levels
The homocysteine level in the blood is one way to check on the inflammation levels. Homocysteine (referred to as the H factor) is a chemical (a sulfur-containing amino acid) found in our blood. It is a product of the metabolism of protein in our bodies.
Blood for measuring homocysteine levels is drawn after a 12-hour fast. Levels between 5 and 15 micromoles per liter (µmol/L) are considered normal. Abnormal concentrations are classified as moderate (16-30), intermediate (31-100), and severe (greater than 100 µmol/L).
High homocysteine levels:
1. Speeds up free radical production and aging.
2. Damages your arteries.
3. Weakens your immune system.
4. Damages you brain and lowers your IQ.
5. Increases pain, inflammation and blood clotting.
6. Increases vulnerability to cancer and problems with detoxification.
7. Creates a faster aging brain.
8. Increases hormonal problems.
9. Indicates deficiencies in the vitamin B group.
10. Indicates a deficiency in the brains master tuner SAMe (it keeps you happy).
Homocysteine levels in the blood are strongly influenced by diet, as well as by genetic factors. The dietary components with the greatest effects are folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12.
Folic acid and other B vitamins help break down homocysteine in the body. Several studies have found that higher blood levels of the B group vitamins are related, at least partly, to lower concentrations of homocysteine.
If your homocysteine levels are not what they should be then you need to take action - so that you don't become another heart disease statistic.
If you smoke you need to stop. Growerz quit smoking program can assist you to stop smoking for good.
You need to work on improving your diet and this can include taking quality, non-contaminated heart and circulatory system vitamins and minerals.
You need to cleanse your body, including your arteries, of toxic material so that everything, including your circulatory system, is able to work effectively. Get you copy of Safe Colon Cleansing and get on with living!
You also need to manage your stress levels and get plenty of exercise. If you have heart disease you need to check with your health professionals that exercise is safe for you.
If you are at risk of developing heart disease don't leave it until it is too late - take action now and enjoy an improvement in your overall health as well as the health of your heart and circulatory system.
Reference
Holford, P. and Braly, J. 2003, The H Factor: Homocysteine - the Biggest Breakthrough of the Century. Piatfus.
20.09.2007. 19:43
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