how to lower your homocystein levels?

[Brandywine]

I havent done a thorough check on here but how does one lower their homocystein levels?

Thanks in advance..
mine was 11.7 when just getting blood work back last wk..
today my husband got his back and his homocystein level was 9.4.. not sure how his is lower then mine. unless perhaps from going through menopause.. can elevate it.. but now.. I want to get mine lower....

[Kent]

Hi Brandywine,

I would not be concerned about your homocysteine blood level if you are on the low-carb diet and also taking a good vitamin program as Dr. Atkins suggests. This should include a multi-vitamin, 50 mg B complex, B12, vitamin E, Carlson's lemon flavored cod liver oil for omega-3 fatty acids and borage oil for GLA fatty acid.

Having said that, Dr. Atkins' book, Age-Defying Diet Revolution, on page 34 of the hardback edition discusses homocysteine in detail and suggests the following daily supplements in addition to the other regular vitamins:

100 mg B6
2,000 mcg B12
10 mg Folic Acid

Be aware the normal daily recommendation for folic acid is only 0.8 mg. This is because extra folic acid masked a deficiency of vitamin B12.

I suggest you read the book before taking advice online.

Kent :wave:

[Brandywine]

Thanks.. I will have to get the book to read.
I do take a daily multivitamin.. plus. I take Citracal with magnesium. I just bought some B complex vitamins to take also , along with some Vitamin E..
I should be taking that anyways with having Fibro, and MPS.
Thank you for your time and answering me.. I truly appreciate it ..
Deb