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EnglishThroughout life the level of homocysteine in plasma increases in both males and females.
The variations between sexes and populations may be explained by hormonal differences, more muscle mass in men than women and also lifestyle factors.
Lifestyle factors which increase homocysteine levels include:
- Diet - high alcohol intake and coffee consumption reduce the absorption of vitamins
- Smoking
- Lack of physical exercise and excessive stress
- Obesity
- Drugs and certain diseases also influence homocysteine metabolism
- If several of these factors are combined, their impact may be substantial
Homocysteine Testing
To find out more about the different Homocysteine assays available from Axis-Shield, visit www.axis-shield.com
Latest Publications
Homocysteine and Reclassification of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Associations Between Elevated Homocysteine, Cognitive Impairment, and Reduced White Matter Volume in Healthy Old Adults.
For full details visit the Publications page.
