According to a new study, vitamin B supplementation may help improve endothelial function in people with metabolic syndrome by lowering plasma homocysteine levels. Endothelial function refers to the health of the endothelium, a thin membrane that lines the heart and...
Homocysteine is an amino acid present in the blood that is a biomarker of cardiovascular health. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky suggests that a combination of curcumin and fenugreek may help lower homocysteine levels in...
High levels of homocysteine are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Supplements containing B vitamins can help improve homocysteine levels. Many B vitamins contain folic acid, which is synthetic version of the vitamin folate (vitamin B9) which is...
Higher levels of the amino acid homocysteine have been linked to lower bone mineral density in women and a higher risk of cardiovascular and neurological disease. A recent study suggests that taking omega-3 supplements may help lower homocysteine levels, and...
Homocysteine is an amino acid that has been linked to increased risk of heart disease. Recent research, however, suggests that elevated homocysteine levels may also be a risk factor for cognitive impairment in mature adults. Homocysteine is formed in the...
A recent study suggests that taking a multivitamin that has vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, and antioxidants may improve the brain functioning of mature woman, perhaps by lowering levels of the amino acid homocysteine. Previous research suggests that high levels of...
A recent far reaching analysis suggests that consuming folic acid either in dietary form or in the form of supplements may reduce the risk of stroke. However, the researchers did not find a correlation between folic acid and a lower...
