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Hong Kong Baptist University
Danshensu protects endothelial cells from the harmful effects of homocysteine
January 9th, 2005
Danshensu protects endothelial cells from the harmful effects of homocysteine. According to recent research published in the journal Life Sciences, "homocysteine (Hcy) is a by-product of methionine metabolism. An imbalance of Hcy in the body may lead to hyperhomocysteinemia, a condition with elevated Hcy concentration in blood that may be one of the risk factors responsible for the development of several vascular diseases (thromboembolism, atherosclerosis, stroke, vascular diseases and dementia)." "Radix Salvia miltiorrhiza (danshen), a well-known Chinese medicinal herb that can activate and improve blood microcirculation, is noticeable...
Source: Aging & Elder Health Week (2005-01-09)
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