An amino acid produced when proteins are broken down. Having a high homocysteine level can contribute to arterial damage and blood clots in its vessels. Increased levels can also indicate a deficency in viatimin B-12 or folate.
Homocysteine
An amino acid produced when proteins are broken down. Having a high homocysteine level can contribute to arterial damage and blood clots in its vessels. Increased levels can also indicate a deficency in viatimin B-12 or folate.