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Browse Wellness Word Definitions  Wellness Words Detail Page     Word:    Homocysteine Short Definition:   An amino acid Definition: An amino acid that is a toxic waste product produced during normal cellular metabolism. It is believed to damage cells that line arteries. A high blood homocysteine level correlates with early, serious heart disease. High levels of homocysteine are a risk factor for coronary artery disease. It appears that vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid play a role in the maintenance of normal homocysteine levels.

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