Monday, September 24, 2007

Homocysteine and Migraine Headaches

Homocysteine is an inflammatory agent when found in excess quantities. It causes inflamed blood vessels. Many research projects have followed this culprit. Most of these are involved with cardiovascular disease.

When blood vessels are inflamed they collect cholesterol, and inflammation is the proven cause of cardiovascular disease. Many studies validate this fact. Mainstream medicine, the public, and the media still all think that cholesterol is the problem, it is not.

I believe that cholesterol has little to do with migraine headaches, but inflammation in the blood vessels does. This can be a major cause of pain and migraine headaches.

Where does the excess homocysteine come from and how do you counteract it?

One of the primary sources is red meats, especially beef. But don't panic, I love red meats but I do not overindulge and I counteract the accumulation of homocysteine by taking the B Vitamin complex daily. Vitamins B-2, B-6, B-12 and Folic Acid do a good job by neutralizing the effects of homocysteine...Denis VanSave as Draft Loan, BS DDS

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