High Homocysteine? Diet's Actual Role
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2024
- Are you observing elevated homocysteine levels despite making diet changes? In this video, we'll explore the impact of diet on high homocysteine. We'll delve into foods with the highest homocysteine levels, examine relevant research, and understand the importance of ensuring an adequate intake of B12 and folate when addressing this concern.
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I recently received a question from a viewer about his homocysteine levels. Initially, it was 13.7 micromoles per liter. After adopting a carnivore diet with plenty of red meat, it increased to 26.9 micromoles per liter. So, what could be the reason? While this question is quite straightforward, I wanted to double-check that I wasn't missing anything and delved into the methionine sources of different proteins and various foods in general.
As mentioned in previous videos, animal protein is rich in methionine. For example, per 100 grams, whole eggs provide around 0.9 grams of methionine, while fish sources like tuna and yellowfin might have 0.7 grams of methionine per 100 grams. Turkey, chicken, and beef contain slightly less. Plant sources, such as dark leafy greens, beans, or lentils, have significantly lower levels of methionine compared to animal sources.
You can explore further details on this by checking the link in the description.
If someone primarily consumes meat or fish, their methionine levels are likely to increase. Methionine converts into SAMe, which then transforms into S adenosylhomocysteine, eventually leading to homocysteine. With sufficient B12 and folate levels, this conversion should occur without issues. However, if deficient in either, homocysteine accumulates. The more methionine consumed, the higher the homocysteine levels.
An analogy is like a river with a dam and a small release valve. Increased methionine is like rain raising the river levels. To address this, widening the release valve, or increasing B12 and folate levels, is necessary.
Despite B12 being abundant in animal products, this person might not be absorbing it properly or could be low in folate. Difficulty converting folate into methylfolate, especially with MTHFR genetic alterations, is also a possibility.
Let's consider the research on this matter.
Observational studies, like one in Pakistan involving 872 healthy adults, found that diets higher in fruit and uncooked vegetables correlated with lower homocysteine levels. In contrast, diets with more chicken, red meat, and milk were associated with higher homocysteine levels. Another study in China indicated that a cereal-based diet with lower vitamin intake resulted in higher homocysteine levels.
In summary, ensuring sufficient B12 and folate levels is crucial in addressing elevated homocysteine due to dietary choices. B6 may also be important in some cases. Homocysteine is highly responsive to these B vitamins, and addressing deficiencies should lead to normalized levels. Even with a high meat or fish intake, as long as B vitamins are adequate, homocysteine levels should remain normal. Have you experimented with elevated homocysteine levels and taking B vitamins? Have you faced challenges with homocysteine levels during diet changes? Checking your B vitamin status could provide a better understanding of the situation 
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I’ve been strict carnivore for 14 months. Meat, fish, lots of eggs. Finally stopped sugar addiction! First homocysteine test 1 month ago at 13.7. Then discovered genes like MTHFR, COMT, MCAS that are most likely involved. Frankly, I’m overwhelmed. Lots more research and testing going forward. My Dr gave me a Rx for Methylfolate 2.5 mg from Fullscript. Awesome calming effect for several days. But splitting headache at 5 am. Took 50mg B3 every 30 minutes until pain subsided. Then lowered dose to 1360 mcg. Better tolerance. Still wanting a diet and lifestyle integrated approach but thrilled this homocysteine test led to discovering MTHFR etc.
Good for you! Yes lots to learn and integrate to get closer to optimal health. I hope this content helps you do that.
What a really great video. Thank you so much for explaining it with ease.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank Doc, great topic
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Thank you!!!🙏🏻
You are so welcome!
Great vid
Glad u liked it
An other thing learned from you 🙂thank you.
My pleasure 😊
Is there a suggested ratio for supplementing B12 and Folate?
Great videos!
Thanks no, there’s not a specific ratio that’s indicated for everyone
Is there a correlation between homocysteine level and estrogen,dopamine, serotonin or other hormones insulin,cortisol. Thank you.
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Glad u liked it
My homocysteine has gone up from 10 to 13.5 after I started eating beef 5 times a week while keeping n12 levels at around 1100 and taking 5mg of methylfolate on a regular basis. I've also been taking B complex vitamins and curcumin for the past few years . I wonder what's left to do other than expecting a miracle. ;)
Thanks a lot for your video.
Thank for sharing that is interesting. When unusual things happen it is always good to recheck levels. Fasting vs fed state does matter as well but more methionine rich foods may require more b vitamins for some.
@@swintegrative I'll take that advice and see what happens and give you feedback. I didn't mention when I replaced chicken breast with shank, I always cooked it in red wine and sprinkled turmeric over it, which would be great for those willing to eat beef without raising their ferritin levels. My already low ferritin (43) went down to 41 in 5 months. And I've been getting it intravenously for the last 2 weeks. I wonder if there could be a correlation between high homocysteine and low ferritin levels. Maybe not. Oir body is a very complex machine, my God!
Oh thats interesting. I don't think there is but then again there is always some new connection that I am learning about so.
I've been trying b vitamins and my homocysteine keeps going up. It is over 30. Everything I eat causes me to swell up overnight, and gain weight, especially starch, like rice, sweet potatoes, etc. This had been going on over 12 years, but this last year, I can not lose the weight/inflammation anymore. Any thoughts doctor?
test needs to be done fasting. see my other videos on homocysteine and the cause of high homocysteine
@swintegrative thank you for replying! I took them fasting. I am homozygous c677t.
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Hello. I have a question that doesn't pertain to this video. I have prostate cancer and learned that testosterone feeds the cancer. Have you made a video regarding lowering testosterone levels? If so, which video is it? Thanks!
no, sorry I don't have a video on that topic.
Okay, thanks for the reply @@swintegrative
Tumeric with black pepper, pumpkin seeds, and saw palmetto (500mg) are good for it. That's a powerful combo, I have to say.
My mother age 63, her homocysteine is 22, she has high BP, less iron, b12 normal.
Does she reverse her homocysteine levels at this age?
If she wants to be healthier yes
Great video. Thank you.
You guys, be careful with thise vegans. Animal products are the best.