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Homocysteine
What To Think About
- A urine test may be done to help detect and monitor homocystinuria. But a blood test is more accurate.
- Most doctors recommend that you get B vitamins from a balanced diet, and they do not advise that you take vitamin B supplements.
- For more information on folic acid and vitamin B12, see the topics Reference Folic Acid and Reference Vitamin B12.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference January 27, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference George Philippides, MD - Cardiology |
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