Like many of the chemical substances that work inside your body to build and maintain its cells and systems—homocysteine is a metabolite. It starts as one thing and ends as another. Or at least it should. Homocysteine for protein processing Methionine is one of 11 essential amino acids the body requires from dietary sources such [...]
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Hypothyroidism increases risk of heart disease, attack or stroke
You probably know this: The thyroid gland produces hormones that act upon every cell in the body. When the thyroid is “underactive” as in “hypo” thyroid disease, metabolic processes are disrupted resulting in a range of symptoms. But did you know, when one system goes awry, it can cause a domino effect in the body? [...]
January 15, 2013 Heart Health & Cholesterol, Thyroid Screens Comments Off on Hypothyroidism increases risk of heart disease, attack or stroke
