Integral indicator
High homocysteine during miscarriage is a modifiable factor: active folates and B-vitamins reduce it in 4–8 weeks with control. The test combines genetic background (folate cycle is next) and function into one number, indicating whether the prevention is working. Also included in the assessment of early atherosclerosis.
When is it appointed?
- fatigue, hair loss, frequent illnesses - deficiencies;
- anemia - ferritin, B12, folate before treatment;
- pregnancy planning - folate, D, ferritin;
- vegetarianism, gastrointestinal diseases, metformin - B12 control;
- miscarriage, thrombosis - homocysteine.
Deficiencies are proven
Taking “vitamins just in case” is a lottery: deficiencies are measured, doses are selected based on numbers, and monitoring confirms replenishment. Ferritin - iron reserves (depleted long before anemia), D - hormone-like regulator with epidemic deficiency, B12/folate - hematopoiesis and nerves, homocysteine - an integral marker of the folate cycle and vascular risk. The exact number means the exact therapy.
