1.0Glossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossaryGlossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/author/adminglossary/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="JixeovpFih"><a href="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/homocysteine/">Homocysteine</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/homocysteine/embed/#?secret=JixeovpFih" width="600" height="338" title="“Homocysteine” — Glossary" data-secret="JixeovpFih" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> An amino acid; higher amounts of it in the blood have been associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease.A sulphur amino acid formed as an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine; it is demethylated methionine. Normally present at only low concentration (e.g. less than 10 pM in serum or plasma). High blood concentrations of homocysteine (occurring as a result of poor folic acid, vitamin B6, and B12 status and in certain other dietary and medical situations) have been implicated in the development of atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke.An amino acid (a substance used by the body to make proteins) that, when elevated in the blood, is believed to cause damage and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).An amino acid found in the blood. At high levels, homocysteine is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Homocysteine levels can usually be kept within normal limits through a diet that includes adequate amounts of folic acid and B- complex vitamins.An intermediate product in the body's synthesis of the amino acid cysteine.An amino acid produced by the catabolism of methionine. With serine, it forms a complex that eventually produces cysteine and homoserine. There is evidence that a high level of homocysteine in the blood may be associated with an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis. Blood homocysteine levels may be lowered by eating foods rich in folic acid (e.g., green leafy vegetables and fruits) and by vitamin B6 or B12 supplementation.Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood and a natural by-product of protein metabolism. Too much homocysteine in the blood is related to a higher risk of CHD, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Homocysteine levels in the blood are strongly influenced by diet and genetic factors.Toxic substance produced naturally by the body during the breakdown of methionine, a sulphur containing amino acid; should be excreted by the body.An organic compound typically present in minimal concentrations within the bloodstream.