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Homocysteine blood tests

2. Homocysteine

Homocysteine is an amino acid that is accumulated in the body, mainly from eating meat.

There is a strong relationship between high levels of homocysteine and artery damage that can lead to atherosclerosis, a big factor in heart disease.

Checking your homocysteine level through blood tests can also tell you whether you need more B vitamins, specifically B6, B9 and B12. A deficiency in these vitamins results in elevated homocysteine.

In addition, combined with low omega-3, elevated homocysteine is associated with a greater risk for dementia.

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Joyce Hollman is a writer based in Kennebunk, Maine, specializing in the medical/healthcare and natural/alternative health space. Health challenges of her own led Joyce on a journey to discover ways to feel better through organic living, utilizing natural health strategies. Now, practicing yoga and meditation, and working towards living in a chemical-free home, her experiences make her the perfect conduit to help others live and feel better naturally.

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