REDUCING SERUM HOMOCYSTEINE CONCENTRATION BY THE USE OF ALLIUM AND VITAMINS

摘要

A method and composition are described for reducing the elevated plasma homocysteine level in mammals (humans) by oral administration of a therapeutically effective amount of Allium plants or extracts thereof, preferably garlic, with or without one or more vitamins such as B6, B12 and folic acid in an acceptable pharmaceutical carrier. Enhanced effectiveness is achieved with a combination of Allium plants or extracts thereof, preferably garlic, with vitamins such as B6, B12 and folic acid. The described method and composition are effective for prevention, treating or ameliorating cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, stroke and multiple arteriosclerosis by the reduction or prevention of high levels of plasma homocysteine, one of the major causes for such diseases. Methods and compositions are disclosed.