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Homocysteine is an amino acid that accumulates in the blood when B vitamin levels (B6, B12, folate) are insufficient or certain genetic variants impair its metabolism. Elevated homocysteine directly damages artery walls and is associated with significantly increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and cognitive decline — yet it remains routinely absent from standard cardiovascular panels. The good news: it is largely correctable with targeted B vitamin supplementation.
Also known as: Hcy, Hcys, Hcyst, Homocisteina, Homocyst(e)ine, Homocysteine, Homocysteine, Total, Total Homocysteine
High homocysteine damages blood vessel linings and increases risk of heart attack, stroke, and dementia. It rises with B12, folate, or B6 deficiency and MTHFR gene variants.
Standard labs flag above 15 umol/L. Functional practitioners target below 8 umol/L. MTHFR variants present in 30-40% of people impair folate metabolism.