For the dietary treatment of an elevated homocysteine ​​level, especially in the case of a deficiency in vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid and in the event of disorders in the utilization of these vitamins. Food for special medical purposes (supplementary balanced diet).   Our body needs vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid to keep the heart, arteries and blood vessels healthy. These contribute to normal homocysteine ​​metabolism.

FOLIC ACID, Vitamin B12, vitamin B6, high homocysteine levels, homocysteine metabolism:

Homocysteine ​​is an endogenous substance that is produced when protein is broken down. The human body precisely regulates the amount of homocysteine. Any excess of this undesirable intermediate product is quickly broken down in healthy people with an adequate supply of vitamins. Vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid, which also belongs to the B vitamin group, are required for this. If these vitamins are not available in sufficient quantities or if the utilization of these vitamins is impaired, the homocysteine ​​level can be increased. The consequences of this mainly affect the blood vessels: damage to the inner cell layer of the vessels (endothelium) increases the risk of vascular diseases and there is an
increased occurrence of arteriosclerosis.

With an elevated homocysteine ​​level, there is a particularly high dietary requirement for vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid, which cannot be covered with normal nutrition. Therefore, folic acid plus B6 + B12 capsules serve as a supplementary balanced diet for the special nutritional needs of patients with a deficiency or utilization disorders of these vitamins. Each capsule contains 15 mg vitamin B6, 1000 µg folic acid and 500 µg vitamin B12.

Recommended FOLIC ACID, Vitamin B12, vitamin B6, high homocysteine levels, homocysteine metabolism dosage:

Consume 1   capsule daily with sufficient liquid for breakfast.

Important note: Folic acid plus B6 + B12 capsules are a dietary food for special medical purposes (supplementary balanced diet) and are not intended as the sole source of food. Use under medical supervision. Folic acid plus B6 + B12 capsules serve as a supplementary dietary treatment and do not replace other therapeutic measures. Due to the special nutritional requirements with an elevated homocysteine ​​level, the content of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid is increased.

Composition                 per capsule                               per 100 g
                                         (= daily dose) Vitamin B6 15.0 mg 4225.0 mg folic acid 1000.0 µg 282.0 mg Vitamin B12 500.0 µg 141.0 mg                                                
                                                             
                                                               
                                                             

Ingredients: bulking agents magnesium carbonate, microcrystalline cellulose; Gelatine, vitamin B6 hydrochloride, release agent magnesium stearate, folic acid, vitamin B12

Please make sure you have a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.