Homocysteine Elevation
The inner lining of blood vessels, known as the endothelium, is sensitive to irritation or abrasion. High levels of homocysteine have been shown to cause endothelial damage and thus initiate the atherosclerotic lesions that lead to heart disease.
Elevated Homocysteine levels are associated with a wide variety of other diseases including:
- Depression
- Multiple sclerosis
- Diabetes
- Birth defects
- Alzheimer's disease
- rheumatoid arthritis
- osteoporosis
- Lower Homocysteine levels
- Prevent Alzheimer's
- Prevent heart disease
- Prevent cardiovascular disease
Homocysteine is located at a junction of several key metabolic pathways in the body. It is an intermediate in the synthesis of cysteine from methionine. A deficiency of vitamin B-12, folic acid, and/or vitamin B-6 can block this pathway, causing build-up of toxic levels of homocysteine. Supplementation of these nutrients facilitates the pathway, reducing homocysteine levels.
Homocysteine, the Best Single Indicator of Whether You Are Likely to Live Long or Die Young
Staying healthy, happy, clearheaded and full of energy into old age - this is what we all want. But insuring that we do depends on how well we can "read" the state of our health. What if there was a single test that could do that, as well as point the way to a super healthy future? Fortunately, there is. This test measures your level of homocysteine, an amino acid that is found naturally in the blood.
High levels of homocysteine, or a high "H" score, predicts your risk of more than 100 diseases and medical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, cancer and depression. In fact, it is more accurate than a cholesterol reading for predicting the risk of heart attack or stroke.
HOMOCYSTEINE IS STRONG RISK FACTOR FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
New England Journal of Medicine. 2002 Feb 14; 346:476-483
Subjects from the "Framingham Study" were examined over an eight-year period. Baseline homocysteine levels measured eight years earlier were examined in relation to those individuals who developed dementia on follow-up. The study concluded that an increased homocysteine level is a strong, independent risk factor for the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's nearly doubled in subjects with a high level of homocysteine. (Some researchers believe dementia begins many years before the symptoms become apparent. One HS Fighters daily starts lowering homocysteine now).
ALZHEIMER'S PATIENTS FOUND DEFICIENT IN B12 AND FOLATE
Journal of Gerontology and Biological Sciences, 1997 Mar; 76-79
This study showed that patients with Alzheimer's disease were deficient in both folate and B12 compared to age matched controls. (HS Fighters provides "ready-to absorb" patented Metafolin, identical to folate in green leafy vegetables, and B12+ a coenzyme that overcomes obstacles to absorbing B12).
Read recent articles:
- Homocysteine and brain atrophy on MRI of non-demented elderly
- Homocysteine and Health
- Low vitamin B may impair memory in some seniors
Supplement Facts:
Serving size: 1 ml (approx. 6 sprays)
Servings per vial: Approx. 30
|
Active Ingredients |
Amount
Per Serving |
%
Daily Value |
Possible
Effective Amt*
Per Serving |
|
Vitamin B3: (Niacin) (for vasodilation and increased bloodflow) |
5.0 mg |
25% |
45 mg |
|
VitaminB6 (inhibits homocysteine, optimizes cellular metabolism) |
2.0 mg |
100% |
18 mg |
|
Vitamin B12 (bioenergy carrier of cellular metabolism) |
6 mcg |
100% |
54 mcg |
|
Vitamin C (protection & natural healing of the artery wall, reversal of plaques!) |
60.0 mg |
100% |
540 mg |
|
Vitamin D (optimizing of calcium metabolism, reversal of these deposits in artery walls!) |
400 IU |
100% |
3600 IU |
|
Vitamin E (anti-oxidant protection) |
30 IU |
100% |
270 IU |
|
Folic Acid (inhibits homocysteine) |
400 mcg |
100% |
3,600 mcg |
|
Copper (stability of the artery wall by improved cross-linking of collagen molecules) |
2.0 mg |
100% |
18 mg |
|
Selenium (anti-oxidant protection, catalyst for the metabolism of cells) |
10 mcg |
14% |
90 mcg |
|
Biotin (inhibits homocysteine) |
30 mcg |
10% |
270 mcg |
|
Magnesium (decreases tension of the blood vessel walls, lowering of high blood pressure) |
10.0 mg |
3% |
90 mg |
|
Trimethylglycine (inhibits homocysteine) |
10.0 mg |
** |
90 mg |
|
Carnitine (optimizes cellular metabolism of fats, lowers triglyceride levels) |
5.0 mg |
** |
45 mg |
|
Taurine (its deficiency in the heart muscle cells is a frequent cause of heart failure) |
5.0 mg |
** |
45 mg |
|
Ribose (boosts heart muscle cellular energy) |
10.0 mg |
** |
90 mg |
|
Chondroitin (stability of the artery wall as cement of the artery wall connective tissue) |
20.0 mg |
** |
180 mg |
|
N-acetylglucosamine (stability of the artery wall as cement of the artery wall connective tissue) |
10.0 mg |
** |
90 mg |
|
Pycnogenol (biocatalyst for improved vitamin C function & stability of artery walls) |
2.0 mg |
** |
18 mg |
* Oral ingestion by Spray has been shown to be up to 9 times more effective than swallowing pills or capsules, due to superior bio-availability and absorption. (See PDR, 53rd edition, page 1666; Absorption Chart: AMOUNT ABSORBED vs METHOD OF DELIVERY).
** No Daily Value established.
Other ingredients: Purified water, Glycerin, Aloe vera, Trace minerals, Grapefruit seed extract, Potassium sorbate, Natural flavoring.
