Low Homocysteine: what it means
A Homocysteine result below the normal range is considered low. Here is what a reduced Homocysteine can point to, and when it is worth discussing with a doctor.
Reference range: 5–15 µmol/L; >15 mild, >30 moderate, >100 severe
Understand your full resultWhat a low Homocysteine can mean
- Generally favourable; no intervention.
When to discuss with a doctor
Mild-moderate elevation usually responds to B12 + folate replacement. Severe elevation (>50–100 µmol/L) warrants specialist review for thrombosis risk and inherited homocystinuria. Mediora.AI flags the threshold; do not start B-vitamin therapy without confirming B12 and folate first — folate alone can mask undiagnosed B12 deficiency.
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