Dietary Recommendation

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• 10/02/2016
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Experts agree that nutrition and lifestyle habits influence the homocysteine level (The American Heart Association, 2008; The American AcademyofFamily Physicians, 2008; Nabili, n.d.; Holford, 2004, p.142; Lipski, p.5).

To normalize the homocysteine level, Holford (2004) recommends his H Factor Diet, which is as follows: (p.143)

• Maximum four servings a week of lean meat; fish (not fried) at least three times a week; and if not allergic or intolerant, a serving of a soy-based food or beans at least five times a week. Eat less fatty meat.
• At least five servings of a variety of fruit or vegetables a day.
• Either have a clove of garlic, or take a garlic supplement daily.
• Limit or avoid use of salt
• Reduce tea and coffee consumption. Use herbal teas and grain coffees instead.
• Limit alcohol intake.
• Reduce stress.
• Stop smoking.
• Correct oestrogen deficiency.