Homocysteine Linked to Vision Loss

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 It is a homologue of the amino acid cysteine that is synthesized from methionine An essential amino acid which serves as a methyl donor and is involved with the biosynthesis of other nutrients. Improper conversion is associated with production of homocysteine and atherosclerosis. which requires adequate Folic Acid, B12, and B6 to function properly. Elevated levels have been associated with heart disease, thrombosis, strokes, Alzheimer's disease, and other disorders. 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.