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Suggest Treatment For Elevated Homocysteine Level In Body
Question: I have elevated homocysteine levels which my doctor is trying to control. Will taking supplements with NAC - N-Acetyl Cysteine - raise homocysteine levels in any way? (For some reason my inquiry window has Dr. XXXXXXX Rynne displayed above it. With all due respect, I would like someone other than Dr. Rynne to address my question.) Thank you much.
Brief Answer:
NAC lowers homocysteine level in our body.
Detailed Answer:
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N-Acetyl Cysteine(NAC) doesn't raise homocysteine level,in fact it lowers homocysteine level in our body.
NAC displaces homocysteine from its protein carrier in the blood and it helps in promoting the formation of cysteine,which is a useful product.
However,you can take supplementation with vitamin B6,B9,vitamin B12 and folic acid.These vitamins helps in lowering homocysteine level.
Taurine also helps in lowering homocysteine level.It is found in potato,fish etc.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
NAC lowers homocysteine level in our body.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
N-Acetyl Cysteine(NAC) doesn't raise homocysteine level,in fact it lowers homocysteine level in our body.
NAC displaces homocysteine from its protein carrier in the blood and it helps in promoting the formation of cysteine,which is a useful product.
However,you can take supplementation with vitamin B6,B9,vitamin B12 and folic acid.These vitamins helps in lowering homocysteine level.
Taurine also helps in lowering homocysteine level.It is found in potato,fish etc.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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