The H Factor Solution: Homocysteine, the Best Single Indicator of Whether You Are Likely to Live Long or Die Young (Paperback)

by James Braly (Author), Patrick Holford (Author)
Key Phrases: homocysteine score, superhealthy level, homocysteine testing, H-Factor Solution, United States, United Kingdom (more...)

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Staying healthy, happy, clearheaded, and full of energy into old age - this is what we all want. But insuring that we do depends on how well we can "read" the state of our health. What if there was a single test that could do that, as well as point the way to a superhealthy future? Fortunately, there is. This test measures your level of homocysteine, an amino acid that is found naturally in the blood.

High levels of homcysteine, or a high "H Score," predicts your risk of more than 100 diseases and medical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer and depression. In fact, it is even more accurate than a cholesterol reading for predicting the risk of heart attack or stroke. It also is the single best functional indicator of folate, B12, and B6 vitamin status. When homocysteine is high, one or more of these vitamins is low. Moreover, elevated homocysteineis 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 natural body chemicals is deficient.

In The H-Factor Solution, best-selling authors Dr. James Braly and Patrick Holford clearly explain what factors contribute to a high H score andhow you can go about dramatically lowering your level to a risk-free range with simple dietary changes and nutrient supplementation. They also describe exciting advancements in laboratory testing and provide a clear definition of the optimal range of homocysteine.

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.

About the Author
James Braly, M.D., author of the best-selling "Dr. Braly's Food Allergy & Nutrition Revolution: and "Dangerous Grains," is an internationally renowned expert on food allegies, gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, and clinical nutrition. He is currently medical editor and consultant for drbralyallergyrelief.com.

Patrick Holford, author of more than twenty health books, including the best-selling "Optimal Nutrition Bible" (one million copies sold), was founder of the prestigious London-based Optimum Nutrition Center. Today, Mr. Holford is in great demand in England as a lecturer, writer, and nutritional consultant for radio and television.

Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: Basic Health Publications; 1 edition (June 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591200423
• ISBN-13: 978-1591200420
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #263,658 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Homocysteine A More Important Factor Than Cholesterol, November 12, 2006

By	James S. Heverly - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Control of Homocysteine is an easy matter compared to cholesterol for vascular health and for health in general,much cheaper than drugs.I lowered my "H" from 13 to 7 in 3 mos.by following the protocol in this book.Values should be below 6.blood tests can determine this.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stockman, September 1, 2008

By	G. Stockman - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Though the publication is a bit dated now (2003), it contains a wealth of valuable information about regulating homocysteine and its relationship to major chronic illness such as stroke, heart disease, cancer etc. Fairly easy to read, though at times technical explanations are a bit difficult to wade through, but nevertheless, worthwhile.