Lower Your Homocysteine: Protect Your Heart, Brain and Future Health
Homocysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid, but when levels get too high, it can quietly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cognitive decline.
If you enjoyed a couple of glasses of champagne over the festive season, don’t despair. Recent research suggests that champagne may have a beneficial effect on the walls of blood vessels.
It has been known for a while that red wine may reduce the risk of heart problems and stroke due to the action of chemicals called polyphenols. These slow down the removal of nitric oxide from the blood, which itself causes blood vessels to dilate, lowering blood pressure. Although polyphenols are found in high levels in red wine, but not white wine, this new research has shown that champagne had a far greater impact on nitric oxide levels in the blood than a polyphenol-free control drink of alcohol with carbonated water.
It is generally accepted that a small amount of alcohol confers health benefits, but that beyond moderate consumption, alcohol intake is associated with liver disease, sleeping disorders, cancer, hypertension and mood disorders. It can also have adverse social effects and can cause people to act irresponsibly.
Polyphenols are found in many foods, notably berries, cocoa, walnuts, peanuts, tea, fruits and vegetables. For the greatest health benefits, therefore, 2 small glasses of red wine or champagne can be added each week to a diet rich in berries, fruits and vegetables. Pregnant women are advised to avoid alcohol entirely.
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US Custom changes Aug 29 2025
Every US shipment, regardless of value or content, must now undergo full entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Our lab partners are working hard to reduce the impact of these new customs procedures on returning US bound test samples.
Unfortunately this change may impact your test results turnaround time
Transit times may be longer due to increased customs processing.
Samples may be delayed or held while clearance is completed.
If you have already sent back your sample and it is directly affected by these customs delays, our team will contact you individually to advise on the next steps.
We know how vital timely testing is for you and we greatly value your understanding while these changes take effect.
We expect the situation to improve as customs processes adjust, and we will provide updates as this develops.
Please do not return samples to the laboratories that may arrive after Wednesday 27th March and up to and including Monday 2nd April.
The laboratories are closed from the 28th March – 2nd April for the Easter Holiday.