Inflammation
Biomarker

Homocysteine

Included in Essential Labs
Why we test it
Homocysteine is an amino acid formed during protein synthesis. Elevated levels damage blood vessels and are linked to brain shrinkage and dementia risk. B-vitamin supplementation can normalize it within weeks.
BetterBrain target
< 10 µmol/L (ideal < 8)
Standard lab range: 5-15 µmol/L. Research links levels above 10 to accelerated brain volume loss. Our brain-optimal target is tighter because cognitive benefits appear well below the standard cutoff.
What you Can do
  1. Methylated B vitamins
  2. Folate (methylated)
  3. Mediterranean diet
  4. Aerobic cardio training

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