High homocysteine can be treated with oral folic acid tablets and other medications as prescribed by your doctor.
1. Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid in the human body, formed by the demethylation of methionine. There are many reasons for elevated homocysteine levels in the body, such as age, gender, B vitamin deficiency, heavy alcohol consumption, drugs (such as diuretics, anti-epileptic drugs, etc.), diseases (such as hypothyroidism, psoriasis, etc.), and so on.
2. Relevant literature and studies have shown that elevated homocysteine is an independent risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, osteoporosis, and cognitive dysfunction.
3. Folic acid tablets can reduce homocysteine level, and its mechanism of action is to metabolize homocysteine through methylation, thus reducing its level. Adverse reactions to folic acid tablets include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and bloating. The probability of allergic reactions is low, but it is contraindicated in those who are allergic to this drug.
High homocysteine requires regular review, regular visits to the doctor’s office, and treatment under medical supervision.