Homocysteine

'There is one factor that can determine better than any other whether you will live long and healthy or die young. It's called homocysteine' - Patrick Holford

What's your homocysteine level? -

• 15+ is common after a heart attack
• 10 is the average UK level
• 6 or below is ideal

For every 5 point increase in homocysteine there is an incerase in -

• 59% for stroke
• 49% for death from all causes
• 32% for heart attack
• 26% for cancer

'A high homocysteine level isn't just associated with a higher risk, it actually causes heart disease' - Patrick Holford

One in two people has a high homocysteine level which can be corrected by diet and supplements.

One in ten people has an inherited genetic mutation that leads to the accumulation of honocysteine in the blood. This wil not be tested for by your doctor but can usually be corrected by diet and supplements.

How to lower your homocysteine level -

• Eat less fatty meat, more fish and vegetable protein
• Eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day
• Eat a clove of garlic a day or have a garlic supplement
• Cut back on salt, tea, coffee and alcohol
• Give up smoking
• Take a high strength vitamin and mineral supplement every day such as Higher Nature Advanced Optimum Nutrition Formula plus 1 gram of vitamin C plus Higher Nature H Factors as appropriate.

'One in two people in Britain has a high homocysteine level' - Patrick Holford

York Home Test For Homocysteine is one of the few homocysteine tests available to you. It is a simple test that you can do at home by taking a pinprick blood sample and sending it off to the Yorktest lab to have the result determined for you. This is money well spent for anyone, because it is the only way you will find out your homocysteine level and take immediate action if it is high.

The H Factor by Patrick Holford and James Braly . In this groundbreaking new book, packed with the latest findings on the homocysteine breakthrough, medical expert Dr James Braly and top nutritionist Patrick Holford reveal:

• who is at risk and how you can test your H level at home
• 10 simple diet and supplement changes guaranteed to lower your H level
• an amazing two-month programme to halve your risk of disease

H Factors by Higher Nature contains all the supplements recommended to reduce your homocysteine level together in one capsule containing vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, zinc and tri-methyl glycine.

Being a strict vegetarian or vegan increases your homocysteine levels

New Optimum Nutrition Bible by Patrick Holford is a really up to date guide to bringing optimum nutrition into your life. It has a good chapter on homocysteine and integrates this into a complete guide to modern nutrition and optimum health.