How three ordinary B vitamins could save you from Alzheimer’s.

Most people have never heard of homocysteine, and that’s a scandal.

Maria Cross MSc
Aug 31, 2018 · 8 min read
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There is an amino acid called homocysteine circulating in your blood, and high levels are considered a risk factor for the development of dementia. Lowering homocysteine is easy. The hardest part is finding out about it.

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Maria Cross MSc

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Nutritionist and nutrition science writer, specialising in diet and mental health. Subscribe to AllYouCanEat.org.uk for free brain food guide. @MariaXCross

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