hyperhomocysteinemia

Hyperhomocysteinemia is a medical condition characterized by an abnormally high level of homocysteine in the blood, conventionally described as above 15 µmol/L.As a consequence of the biochemical reactions in which homocysteine is involved, deficiencies of

vitamin B6, folic acid (vitamin B9), and vitamin B12 can lead to high homocysteine levels.Hyperhomocysteinemia is typically managed with vitamin B6, vitamin B9 and vitamin B12 supplementation. Hyperhomocysteinemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular ...