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My homocystine level is 52 does high homocystine levels cause damage to arteries if ldl cholesterol is high or it is independent of ldl cholesterol?
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damage to arteries occurs over a long period of time when abnormal tests are discovered. Let your doc address the lab findings with dietary and /or medicinal means. Good luck
Answered 2/21/2023
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High homocysteine levels are not desirable. Folic acid deficiency can be one cause of elevated homocysteine. Take one mg of folic acid supplement, daily and retest in 3-4 months.
Answered 2/25/2023
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