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Homocysteine management

How to reduce/control LPL-P and LDL? What to do if Homocyst(e)ine results are high while B9/B12 are in good range.

For Homocysteine level note following: Although folate/B12 can lower the number quite effectively, randomized trials have generally not shown that lowering homocysteine reduces heart attack risk or cardiovascular mortality.

HomocysteineFolateB12Cardiovascular RiskHeart AttackLDLLPL-PCholesterolRandomized Trials
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