hcy homocysteine normal value

hcy Homocysteine generally refers to homocysteine, the normal value of homocysteine is 5-15μmol/L.

Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid, generally converted from methionine, mainly obtained from food, its normal value is 5-15μmol/L. If the test result does not exceed this range, it indicates that the result is normal, generally without abnormal organic lesions and obvious discomfort symptoms, and does not require special treatment. If the examination result is higher than 15μmol/L, it indicates that the index is high, which may be related to factors such as alcoholism, smoking, hypothyroidism, etc., and also means increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease.