Hyperhomocysteinemia
Hyperhomocysteinemia is one possible cause of atherosclerosis. It's a condition that involves elevated levels of the amino acid homocysteine. Homocysteine, in elevated amounts, can irritate blood vessels and can contribute to blockage of these vessels. Physicians consider hyperhomocysteinemia to be a significant risk factor for heart disease, even more significant than high cholesterol.
 
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Homocysteine is formed during the metabolism of the amino acid methionine. Something disrupts the metabolism and it pushes homocysteine production into overdrive. It seems the cause of this disruption is enzyme deficiency.
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Also research shows that certain medications, such as anticonvulsants (seizure medication), chemotherapy drugs, and diuretics (water pills), as well as cigarette smoke can aggravate the situation.
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Three B vitamins will prevent homocysteine levels from becoming too high. These B vitamins are folate (folic acid), vitamin B12 and vitamin B6. In order for these vitamins to be digested and absorbed a full-spectrum digestive enzyme should be taken along with the vitamins.
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