Homocysteine Linked to Vision Loss

Monday, October 29, 2007 - Byron J. Richards, CCN

Homocysteine is already known to damage cholesterol, plaque arteries, increase heart disease risk, and lead to cognitive decline.  Add to this list loss of vision and retinal damage.

Homocysteine is a normal byproduct of protein metabolism.  However, when there is a lack of vitamin B12, folic acid, or B6 homocysteine levels can rise to abnormally high levels.  This problem is simple to avert by taking high quality forms of these important B vitamins.  Co-enzyme forms of the B vitamins are best, such as methylcobalamin for B12 (not the cyanide-producing form known as cyanacobalamin).  Co-enzyme forms of B vitamins are the exact type your metabolism uses.

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