A deficiency of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 is often a cause of high homocysteine; increasing intake of these vitamins will reduce homocysteine levels, although trials of vitamins to reduce homocysteine levels have not been shown to offer any measurable benefit. To get more folic acid and B vitamins in your diet, eat fruits, leafy green vegetables, lentils, beans and fortified breakfast cereals.
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