Daily Archives: April 25, 2011

Homocysteine and Cognitive Decline

Homocysteine is a sulfur amino acid produced in the body from the demethylation of the essential amino acid methionine. The B vitamins folate, B6 and B12 are needed to metabolise homocysteine, and if these vitamin are deficient in the diet … Continue reading

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