What does a high homocysteine level mean, and why does it matter for your health? In this video, we take a deep dive into homocysteine—an important blood marker linked to cardiovascular disease, stroke, cognitive decline, dementia, and emerging research on Long COVID.
You’ll learn what homocysteine is, why homocysteine levels become elevated, and the key nutritional, genetic, metabolic, and lifestyle factors that can affect this important biomarker. We also discuss the role of B vitamins (including folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6), MTHFR gene variants, inflammation, kidney function, and other contributors to high homocysteine.
In addition, we explore the evidence linking elevated homocysteine to heart disease, blood vessel dysfunction, brain health, neurodegeneration, cognitive performance, and post-viral conditions such as Long COVID. You’ll also learn about testing, optimal ranges, and evidence-based strategies that may help lower homocysteine levels.
Topics covered:
What homocysteine is
– Causes of high homocysteine
– Causes of low homocysteine
– Homocysteine and cardiovascular disease
– Homocysteine and brain health
– Cognitive decline and dementia
– MTHFR and homocysteine metabolism
– The nutrient deficiencies that drive homocysteine up
– Homocysteine and Long COVID
– Blood testing and interpretation
Whether you’re reviewing your blood work, interested in preventative health, or looking to understand the latest research on cardiovascular and brain health, this video provides a comprehensive overview of homocysteine and its clinical significance.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction
02:03 – What is homocysteine
06:29 – How is homocysteine processed – hint this helps you understand how to FIX your homocysteine levels
12:32 – What elevates or decreases homocysteine?
19:27- What are the cardiovascular implications of high homocysteine?
24:26 – What are the brain impacts of high homocysteine?
29:38 – How does high homocysteine worsen a COVID infection
33:23 – What are optimal homocysteine levels?
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