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Homocysteine on TRT
What the number means, why it moves on a protocol, and how it sits with related markers.
What it is
Homocysteine is an amino acid that builds up when the B vitamins that recycle it run short. High levels are linked to artery damage and clot risk.
The range
How to read the lab range
Labs accept up to about 15 µmol/L; under 10 is commonly quoted as better.
Why it moves on a protocol
- Low folate, B12 or B6.
- MTHFR variants that slow folate use.
- Kidney function and coffee push it up a little.
How Magno reads it
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Questions people ask
Does homocysteine matter on TRT?
A high hematocrit and a high homocysteine both add to clot risk, so they are worth reading together with your doctor.
Related markers
Not medical advice
This explains what the number is and why it moves. It is not medical advice; decisions belong to you and your clinician.