The H Factor Solution

Staying healthy, happy, clearheaded, and full of energy into old age -- this is what we all want. But insuring that we do depends on how well we can "read" the state of our health. What if there was a single test that could do that, as well as point the way to a superhealthy future? Fortunately, there is. This test measures your level of homocysteine, an amino acid that is found naturally in the blood. High levels of homocysteine, or a high "H score," predicts your risk of more than 100 diseases and medical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and depression. In fact, it is even more accurate than a cholesterol reading for predicting the risk of a heart attack or stroke. It also is the single best functional indicator of folate, B[subscript 12], and B[subscript 6] vitamin status. When homocysteine is high, one or more of these vitamins is low. Moreover, elevated homocysteine is an excellent biological marker for glutathione, SAMe, L-cysteine, and methyl donor deficiencies; when homocysteine is high, one or more of these critical anti-aging, health-promoting natural body chemicals is deficient.

James Braly, M.D., is an internationally renowned expert on food allergies, gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, and clinical nutrition. He is currently medical editor and consultant for www.drbralyallergyrelief.com Patrick Holford was founder of the prestigious London-based Optimum Nutrition Center. Today, Mr. Holford is in great demand in England as a lecturer, writer, and nutritional consultant for radio and national television