Cardiovascular Disease

Studies have associated moderate elevations in homocysteine with coronary heart disease, MI, cerebrovascular disease, carotid intima-media thickness, lower extremity arterial disease, and isolated systolic hypertension. Since homocysteine metabolism depends on B vitamins as cofactors, the relationship between B vitamin status, homocysteine levels, and atheroclerosis has been the focus of many investigations. Early detection of deficiencies is a critical step in disease prevention. SpectraCell's cardiovascular profile 1600, which includes homocysteine, can detect functional deficiencies of vitamins B6, B12, folic acid, calcium, and magnesium, as well as total antioxidant function.

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