Managing Homocysteine Levels Is Important For Good Health Homocysteine is an amino acid found in the blood. It is produced by the body and is typically found as a by-product of consuming meat. In recent years scientists have begun to understand more fully the potentially deadly effects homocysteine may have on the body.

Homocysteine is now associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis, a hardening and narrowing of the arteries. Homocysteine also increases the tendency for excessive blood clotting.

As these conditions develop, blood flow diminishes and may eventually lead to heart attack or stroke. Elevated homocysteine levels have also been associated with increased fractures in the elderly. This is not due to changes in bone density, but rather is believed to be due to homocysteine’s negative affect on collagen.

Normally the body converts homocysteine into methionine and cysteine. To accomplish this, homocysteine must interact with Vitamins B-6, B-12, folic acid and trimethylglycine (betaine). Low levels of these nutrients result in increased homocysteine levels.

Homocysteine Support provides optimum levels of each element to combat increased homocysteine and its effects. Older people often inefficiently absorb B-12 so supplementation may be necessary. Increasing intake of these important nutrients can, over time, bring homocysteine levels into normal ranges and reduce the possible long-term effects. Label Information and Ingredients: Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take two (2) vegetarian capsules daily or, as directed by a health care professional. Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.

Supplemental Facts Serving Size: 2 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Ingredients Per Serving % DV Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCL,pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 50 mg   2500% Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) 500 mcg   8333% Folic Acid 800 mcg   200% Trimethylglycine 1000 mg * * Daily Value Not Established Notes: HOMOCYSTEINE SUPPORT Helps support normal, healthy homocysteine levels. Other Ingredients: Cellulose, water, (May contain one or more of the following: magnesium stearate, vegetable stearin and silica).

Contains No Added: sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

Caution: Keep out of reach of children. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

QUALITY AND POTENCY GUARANTEED Websites for Further Research:

http://www.americanheart.org

http://www.heartinfo.org/

http://www.womenheart.org/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/heart/