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Doug is a 56-year-old tri-athlete. A recent physical revealed that his blood levels of homocysteine were...

Doug is a 56-year-old tri-athlete. A recent physical revealed that his blood levels of homocysteine were elevated. His doctor suggested improving his diet to lower his homocysteine levels. Doug schedules an appointment with you to learn more about the dietary changes required to lower his blood levels of homocysteine.
Adequate consumption of which vitamins may help Doug decrease his homocysteine levels? Name three foods or beverages that are rich sources of these vitamins.

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The treatment for homocystinuria is vitamin supplementation with pyridoxine (vitamin B6), vitamin B12, and folic acid. All of these components must be consumed in higher amount to increase levels of homocysteine in blood.

vitamin B6 containing food : Some ready-to-eat breakfast cereals are fortified with vitamin B6. Includes a variety of protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes (beans and peas), nuts, seeds, and soyproducts. Fish, beef, and turkey contain high amounts of vitamin B6. Beans and nuts are also sources of vitamin B6

vitamin B12 containing food : The best sources of Vitamin B12 include: eggs, milk,cheese, milk products, meat, fish, shellfish andpoultry. Some soy and rice beverages as well as soy based meat substitutes are fortified with vitamin B12.

Folic acid containing food :

  • Dark Leafy Greens. It should come as no surprise that one of the planet's healthiest foods is also one of the highest in folate. ...
  • Asparagus. ...
  • Broccoli. ...
  • Citrus Fruits. ...
  • Beans, Peas, and Lentils. ...
  • Avocado. ...
  • Okra. ...
  • Brussels Sprout.

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