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Homocysteine
An amino acid influenced by folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, kidney function and genetics; elevated levels are associated with vascular risk but are not a standalone measure of methylation function.
What is measured?
The level, concentration or activity of this biomarker measured in the relevant blood sample.
What the result represents?
Aden's range
What a raised or a low result can indicate
How Aden reads it as part of a system?
Aden reads this result alongside ApoB, LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, Lp(a) and your previous measurements. It is treated as one part of the wider cardiovascular picture, not as a diagnosis on its own.
What changes between tests?
Which related markers give it context?
ApoB, LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, Lp(a)
How to get this tested?
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