Homocysteine is an amino acid whose elevated blood levels indicate nutritional deficiencies and cardiovascular risk.
Homocysteine is an amino acid produced during the metabolism of methionine that circulates in the bloodstream. Elevated levels of homocysteine are associated with increased cardiovascular risk and are influenced by deficiencies in B vitamins, particularly cobalamine, folate, and B6.
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