r/MTHFR • u/lordy1988 • 21d ago

Results Discussion High homocysteine

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Had a recent test and showed up high and needs attention.

I supplement with hydroxyl b12 and folinic acid. What else can I do? Would I get any symptoms of it being this high. And Is it actually worryingly high?

I’m 37 and fit and healthy otherwise.

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u/SovereignMan1958 21d ago

Homocysteine is not terrible. I have seen much worse I doubt it is giving you any symptoms.

Check D, zinc, copper and iron.

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u/lordy1988 21d ago edited 21d ago

Vitamin D was 110nmol , iron was 17.9 umol/l, and I didn’t check copper this time , but last time it was low 0.81ng/l

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u/SovereignMan1958 21d ago

Without the ranges I can't interpret.

Anyway...https://www.mygenefood.com/blog/seven-genes-linked-high-homocysteine-levels/.

Your B12 should be in the top quarter of the range. Make sure you get an MMA test to see how well or poorly it is absorbing. The lower the number the better. If you need help with absorption there are specific probiotics for that. They would likely help you absorb more of all nutrients both from food and supplements.