Homocysteine

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An amino acid (a building block of protein). At high blood levels, it may increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and alzheimer's disease. Elevated homocysteine may also increase the risk of developing osteoporosis and bone fractures.

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