I have high homocysteine level 60. Also I have high MCV levels based on the report. Please advice me on how to control. Thanks.

Question

Homocysteine levels are related to deficiency of vitamins B6, B12, folic acid which inturn MCV increase can also occur due to vitamin B12 deficiency which could be one of the reason of increase homocysteine levels however its necessary to rule out cardiac disease risk. To maintain so 1) avoid red meat in diet you can take maximum two servings per week .eat more of green vegetables including green leafy vegetables and salads. 2)quit smoking 3) exercise daily 4) maintain your weight. 5) you can have multivitamins enriched with vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid. Repeat your homocysteine level in three months to acess the levels.

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Homocysteine levels are related to deficiency of vitamins B6, B12, folic acid which inturn MCV increase can also occur due to vitamin B12 deficiency which could be one of the reason of increase homocysteine levels however its necessary to rule out cardiac disease risk. To maintain so 1) avoid red meat in diet you can take maximum two servings per week .eat more of green vegetables including green leafy vegetables and salads. 2)quit smoking 3) exercise daily 4) maintain your weight. 5) you can have multivitamins enriched with vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid. Repeat your homocysteine level in three months to acess the levels.

I have high homocysteine level >60. Also I have high MCV levels based on the report. Please advice me on how to control. Thanks.