Hyperhomocysteinemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction Hyperhomocysteinemia is a biochemical condition characterized by an abnormally elevated concentration of homocysteine in the blood plasma. Homocysteine is a naturally occurring, sulfur-containing amino acid produced during the normal metabolism of methionine, an essential amino acid acquired through dietary proteins. Under optimal physiological conditions, the body efficiently recycles or breaks down homocysteine, keeping … Read more