The H Factor Solution: Homocysteine, the Best Single Indicator of Whether You Are Likely to Live Long or Die Young [CONTENT REVIEW: DO NOT PUBLISH]

by James Braly

Staying healthy, happy, clearheaded, and full of energyinto old age - this is what we all want. But insuring that we do dependson how well we can "read" the state of our health. What if there was asingle test that could do that, as well as point the way to asuperhealthy future? Fortunately, there is. This test measures yourlevel of homocysteine, an amino acid that is found naturally in theblood.High levels of homcysteine, or a high "H Score," predicts your risk ofmore than 100 diseases and medical conditions, including Alzheimer'sdisease, cardiovascular disease, cancer and depression. In fact, it iseven more accurate than a cholesterol reading for predicting the riskof heart attack or stroke. It also is the single best functionalindicator of folate, B12, and B6 vitamin status. When homocysteine ishigh, one or more of these vitamins is low. Moreover, elevatedhomocysteineis an excellent biological marker for glutahione, SAMe,L-cysteine, and methyl donor deficiencies; when homocystein is high,one or more of these critical anti-aging, health-promoting naturalbody chemicals is deficient.In The H-Factor Solution, best-selling authors Dr. James Braly andPatrick Holford clearly explain what factors contribute to a high Hscore andhow you can go about dramatically lowering your level to arisk-free range with simple dietary changes and nutrientsupplementation. They also describe exciting advancements in laboratorytesting and provide a clear definition of the optimal range ofhomocysteine.Based on groundbreaking research, this informative book is your guide to a superhealthy H score. Knowing your score and taking the appropriate steps tolower it and keep it low can add quality years to your life.

Kindle Edition

Published December 27, 2012

Reviews

[Jhola McGee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everyone should read this book.

Excellent and practical information for those who want to take charge of their own health. Those who suffer from chronic illness will appreciate the insights given here. Very empowering.