حیات (May 2000)
Homocysteine and cardiovascular disease
Abstract
"nHyperhomocysteinemia is a condition which , in the absence of kidney disease , indicates a disturpted sulfur amino acid metabolism , either because of vitamin deficiency (folate , B12 and B6 ) or a genetic defect. Epidemiologic"nevidence suggests that mild Hyperhomocysteinemia is associated with increased risk of arteriosclerotic disease and stroke . Hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor for CHD ."nVitamin therapy with the above vitamins can reduce homocysteine level efficiently.
