The human body depends on vitamins as well as minerals for the smooth functioning of various functions and processes. This includes, among other things, folic acid. Pregnant women in particular have an increased need for folic acid. If the need for folic acid is not met during pregnancy, it can lead to various complaints that … Folic Acid in Pregnancy
When there is too much homocysteine in the blood, the risk of life-threatening cardiovascular disease can increase ninefold for affected people. There’s no disputing that. However, whether this risk can be lowered with the additional administration of certain vitamins was the subject of controversial discussion among experts last year. But a new study now shows … Lowering Homocysteine: Vitamin Therapy May Protect against Heart Attack and Stroke
For several years, this substance has been mentioned in the media from time to time in connection with vascular calcification, heart attacks and strokes. However, very few people know exactly what it is all about. Homocysteine is an intermediate product in human protein metabolism, more precisely in the breakdown of methionine. This amino acid must … Homocysteine (Homocysteine)
Homocysteine is a non-proteinogenic sulfur-containing alpha-amino acid that is formed by releasing the methyl group (-CH3) as an intermediate from methionine. For further processing of homocysteine, an adequate supply of vitamins B12 and B6 as well as folic acid or betaine as a supplier of methyl groups is necessary. An elevated concentration of homocysteine in … Homocysteine: Function & Diseases
