Homocysteine


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What To Think About

  • A urine test may be done to help detect and monitor homocystinuria. But a blood test is more accurate.
  • Most doctors recommend that you get B vitamins from a balanced diet, and they do not advise that you take vitamin B supplements.
  • For more information on folic acid and vitamin B12, see the topics Folic Acid and Vitamin B12.


Last Updated: January 27, 2011
Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

George Philippides, MD - Cardiology


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