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We associate homocysteine mainly with atherosclerosis, but neurological diseases are also strongly associated with it. This is because, among other things, homocysteine adversely affects the condition of blood vessels in the brain and increases inflammation, which is very harmful to the nervous ...

The normal concentration of homocysteine in the blood is between 5 and 15 micromoles/liter. Just why do diagnostic tests to check homocysteine levels in the blood at all? Well, it is a parameter that tells us a lot about the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, but also the risk of ...

Vitamin B6 is important for both brain and cardiovascular health. These properties are influenced in part by its ability to help metabolize homocysteine. How does vitamin B6 lower homocysteine? And why should it do so at all? You will learn the details from this article. Read to the end![toc] How ...

Zinc deficiency is a problem for some two billion people worldwide. In developing countries, it is one of the main causes of the increased burden of disease. In developed countries, by contrast, things are not much better, and the risk of zinc deficiency is still very high. Deficiency produces ...

Safety should be put first. This also applies to choosing dietary supplements for yourself. Sometimes reaching for even simple and generally considered safe supplements, such as L-tyrosine, can overlook some aspect that constitutes a contraindication to use or increases the risk of developing side ...

Tyrosine is a precursor to the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine. Both have a significant effect on mood. Because of them, tyrosine has gained a reputation as a supplement that affects energy levels, concentration and stress tolerance. Let's take a closer look at the mechanisms by which ...

A conscious approach to nutrition forces us to know the components of food. At the same time, the idea that food affects the way we think, feel and act is gaining popularity. We need to know what our body needs and how to provide it. In this article we will look at the topic of the amino acid ...

Sometimes it's hard to take care of career, family and self at the same time. Many women heroically keep their hand in all current affairs except taking care of themselves. Let's be honest - not many women regularly find time just for themselves to relax, self-development, or healthy meals, and the ...

No one likes to get sick. On a day-to-day basis, the immune system successfully fends off most attacks by various pathogens, but occasionally it will let an attack pass. When a cold catches up with you, you have to expect at least a week of persistent symptoms and wasted time. The infection usually ...

Everyone sometimes has moments in life that they would love to take a tranquilizer pill to quickly push away nerves and anxiety. Herbal tranquilizer pills can actually be very helpful and are worth having in your home medicine cabinet for more difficult moments. Some people use supplements on a ...