Homocysteine

Methylation Miracle combats high homocysteine levels thereby reducing the chances of plaque sticking to the arterial walls. The following natural ingredients comprise Methylation Miracle:

Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 Trimethylglycine (natural sugar beet source) Vitamin B6 (combination of Pyridoxine HCL and  Pyridoxal 5 phosphate) Choline (combination of Choline bitartrate and  phosphatidyl choline) Taurine Magnesium (Magnesium Glycinate) Zinc (Zinc Monomethionate) Copper (Copper Glycinate)

Homocysteine - What is It?

Homocysteine is an amino acid, which is now considered a risk factor. Elevated levels of homocysteine have been linked to increased risk of disease development and death.

Homocysteine levels are a highly accurate way to determine health now and predict future predispositions to illnesses later on in life.

Yet – it’s easy to check your homocysteine level and to reduce it through Methylation - a nutritional supplement.
 

The Biochemistry of Homocysteine

So what exactly is Homocysteine?

Homocysteine is an amino acid produced in the human body by the chemical conversion of methionine, a compound regularly consumed within the diet. When methionine-rich foods such as fish are eaten, the methionine is taken into the bloodstream and into cells where a methyl group (one carbon and three hydrogen atoms) is removed to produce homocysteine.

More of the SAMe - the body's best anti-ageing agent

If the body then adds a different methyl group it produces a chemical called S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe), which is a useful natural antidepressant, fights against arthritis and is excellent at lowering homocysteine levels.

When SAMe increases, another vital chemical is produced from homocysteine called glutathione. This is the body's best anti-ageing agent and also works as a detoxifier. A low glutathione level has been linked to an increased risk of death.

The key to a long healthy life - keep the homocysteine level down and the glutathione level up.

The History of Homocysteine

Homocysteine was first described by Butz and du Vigneaud in 1932. However, a link to human disease was not suggested until 1962. Carson and Neil discovered high homocysteine concentrations in the urine of some children with mental retardation. The elevated homocysteine levels in these patients were caused by enzyme defects which blocked the metabolism of homocysteine.

This condition is known as homocystinuria, and was later found to be associated with premature cardiovascular disease. The symptoms also affect childhood, resulting in approximately 25% of these patients dying before the age of 30 from cardiovascular events.

During the last 15 years it has been thoroughly documented that even moderately elevated homocysteine levels are a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Many studies have also found an association between high homocysteine, impaired cognitive performance and dementia development and progression.

Measuring - The scale of health

Homocysteine is measured in micromoles per liter of blood (µmol/L). Worldwide homocysteine levels are high – geography cannot protect you from the potential risks homocysteine poses to health!

The lower the homocysteine the better the odds

There is really no healthy level for homocysteine but generally the lower, the better. A 'safe zone' is normally considered to be below 9µmol/L.

Starting from the top:

Above 14 - you are at major risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke and the risk from Alzheimer’s disease increases by over 150%.

Below 9 - Mothers who consistently give birth to healthy, normal babies tend to have homocysteine levels below 9. Furthermore, patients who have had coronary angioplasty treatment suffer from significantly fewer new arterial blockages and cardiovascular disease later in life.

As the graph shows below, the higher the homocysteine level the greater the risk. The lower the homocysteine level, the lower the risk of developing coronary artery disease and suffering potentially fatal heart attacks and strokes.

The Evidence- Facts and Figures

1. At least one in two people die prematurely from potentially preventable diseases and more than one in two people have elevated homocysteine levels.  

2. According to WHO estimates, each year 16.7 million people die globally from cardiovascular disease. Those with dangerously high homocysteine levels increase their risk of a heart attack by 50%.

3. 32 million heart attacks and strokes occur globally each year with 12.5 million resulting in death. 40% of deaths due to stroke were associated with high homocysteine levels.

4. Worldwide, nearly 18 million people suffer from a form of dementia, of which Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 55%. A homocysteine level above 14µmol/L plasma amplifies your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 150%.

Reducing Your Risk:

•  A 3µmol/L drop in homocysteine lessens the likelihood of heart attacks by 16%, strokes by 24% and deep vein thrombosis by 25%.

•  A 5µmol/L decrease in homocysteine reduces the risk of death from all causes by 49%, death from cardiovascular disease by 50% and death from cancer by 26%.

“Your Life May Depend On It”

Vitamin/Mineral Supplement
 

Medical journals along with mainstream media have recently reported that homocysteine may be the primary culprit in heart and vascular disease. Homocysteine is a toxic amino acid that is present in everyone. Research has shown that you can decrease your risk of vascular disease by lowering your homocysteine level. One particular study¹ reported in the journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) demonstrated a 60% decrease in vascular disease.

The solution to lowering homocysteine is a process called methylation. This is the process of placing a methyl group on a homocysteine. When this takes place, the homocysteine is converted into an essential amino acid called methionine. By using the proper nutritional supplementation as the methyl group, nearly all cases of elevated homocysteine can be dramatically improved.

Just as important as heart and vascular disease, methylation has a global effect on our entire body. As researchers continue to study its positive effect on the aging process and other health challenges, the general public will become the beneficiary of the greatest prevention concept to date.

Methylation Miracle™ is a strategically developed nutritional formulation to assist in the battle against homocysteine.* (Ingredients: Trimethylglycine (natural source from sugar beets), Choline, Taurine, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCL and Pyridoxal 5 phosphate), Magnesium (Magnesium Glycinate), Zinc & Copper)

*Product statements made have not been evaluated by the food and Drug Administration. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.