{"product_id":"homocysteine","title":"Homocysteine","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Homocysteine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHomocysteine is an amino acid in the blood, resulting from the metabolism of methionine, an essential amino acid obtained through our diet. Normally, homocysteine is quickly converted into other substances used by the body. The amount of homocysteine in the blood is influenced by diet, genetic factors, and the function of certain vitamins (B6, B12, folic acid).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy should you have Homocysteine tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA test for homocysteine can be useful for assessing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. High levels may indicate a deficiency in vitamins B6, B12, or folic acid, or a genetic predisposition that increases the risk of heart disease. It is particularly helpful for people with a personal or family history of heart disease, or those following a diet low in certain B vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe level of homocysteine in the blood can be indicative of various health issues, including heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. It is also associated with bone weakness (osteoporosis) and macular degeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a high Homocysteine level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA high level of homocysteine in the blood may indicate an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. It may also suggest a deficiency in vitamins B6, B12, or folic acid, or a genetic predisposition that affects the breakdown of homocysteine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a low Homocysteine level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLow levels of homocysteine are generally not concerning and are rarely associated with health problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat=\"{\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:513,\u0026quot;3\u0026quot;:{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:0},\u0026quot;12\u0026quot;:0}\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Homocysteine (HOCY) 17.95 eur in cirtraat-plasma buisje\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003eHomocysteine (HOCY) in citrate-plasma tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47847610319194,"sku":"","price":51.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Homocysteine.png?v=1755941705","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/homocysteine","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}