PMID:6492250 Burrows GE
Hormonal Regulation Some peptides assist in balancing reproductive hormones like FSH, LH, and estrogen by adjusting signals from the pituitary and hypothalamus
This is commonly referred to as neuronal firing. In contrast, influx of negatively charged ions can have inhibitory effects by hyperpolarizing the membrane and thus preventing neuronal firing (15)
Allergy to vitamin B12 is uncommon
Both support tissue repair from complementary angles
each 10% reduction in homocysteine is associated with 1.45-2.55 reduction in pulse pressure mmHg in patients undergoing hemodialysis (14)(27)(31) Increased urinary excretion of homocysteine in its sulfonated form (36) Omega-3 fatty acids 200-6,000 mg (~98-2,000 mg EPA/490-1,000 mg DHA) per day, for 1-12 months in patients with hyperhomocysteinemia or elevated homocysteine within normal ranges (8)(11)(13)(17)(18)(19)(25)(30)(42)(43) Reduced homocysteine by 1.18-1.58 mol/L on average using wide dose ranges, as shown in meta-analyses (8)(18) Reduced homocysteine by ~2.5-4.0 mol/L in patients with type II diabetes, patients on hemodialysis, or healthy adults using mid-range doses of 2,000-3,600 mg per day for 1-3 months and up to one year (11)(17)(25)(30)(42)(43) Reduced homocysteine by ~1.6 mol/L over 12 months in patients younger than 65 years, previously suffering from myocardial infarction (13) Adjunct therapy with folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 improved efficacy (8)(17) Adjunct aerobic exercise and cognitive stimulation may be required for benefit in some populations, including older adults with mild cognitive impairment (19)
