title: Homocysteine, HIV, and heart disease.
abstract: Too much homocysteine in the blood is associated with an increased risk of heart and circulatory diseases. Blood tests can detect the problem, and it can often be treated with nutrition and suplements. Here is some background on this potential approach to reducing cardiovascular risk.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Cohn
mesh_terms: D004032:Diet; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000097:blood*; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000097:blood*; D006710:Homocysteine / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D006710:Homocysteine; D005492:Folic Acid; D014805:Vitamin B 12