Why this matters
See what homocysteine, D-dimer, and CRP each measure.
How the pieces connect
D-dimer relates to clot breakdown; CRP relates to inflammation; homocysteine is a different molecule. Ask what each test was ordered to investigate.
Different markers answer different questions
Dr. Purser puts several measurements next to one another, but a shared discussion does not make them interchangeable. D-dimer relates to breakdown of cross-linked fibrin; CRP is an inflammatory marker, and hsCRP is a more sensitive way of measuring low CRP concentrations. Homocysteine is a different molecule again. Dr. Purser proposes biological connections among them. Reading them as a panel of clues is more useful than treating any one as a complete explanation for the others.
Keep in mind
These tests measure different things. An elevated D-dimer or symptoms of a possible clot need prompt medical assessment, regardless of a proposed homocysteine connection.
A question for your next conversation
What question was each test ordered to answer?
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Methylation support
Dr. Purser discusses these supplements in relation to MTHFR.
MTHFR Daily and Hydroxy B12 + Folinic Acid are alternatives. Your folate, vitamin B12, and genetic results can help your clinician choose between them.
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