A homocysteine level of 63.6 is significantly elevated and should not be ignored. Most commonly, this happens due to:
*
Vitamin B12 deficiency
* Folate deficiency
* Vitamin B6 deficiency
* Gastritis-related poor absorption (especially if chronic acidity medicines are used)
* Less commonly
kidney disease, hypothyroidism, smoking, genetics, etc.
Your
LDL 148 and non-
HDL 168 are also elevated and increase long-term cardiovascular risk, especially when combined with high homocysteine.
Neurobion Forte + folic acid can help, but in many people with gastritis/absorption issues, oral B12 alone may not be sufficient, especially if the deficiency is significant.
Next Steps
1. Important tests to do now (if not already done):
*
Vitamin B12 level
* Folate level
* CBC with MCV
*
Vitamin D
*
Thyroid profile (
TSH)
*
Creatinine/
kidney function
* Iron profile/
ferritin
2. Gastritis-related evaluation:
If gastritis is chronic or severe:
* Consider testing for H. pylori
* Long-term antacid/PPI use can reduce B12 absorption
3. Repeat homocysteine:
* Usually after 6–8 weeks of proper treatment
4. Discuss with your doctor whether you need:
* Methylcobalamin (higher dose)
* Combination of B12 + folate + pyridoxine (B6)
* Sometimes injectable B12 if levels are low or symptoms are significant
5.
Lipid management:
* Reduce fried food, processed food, smoking/alcohol if applicable
* Regular exercise and weight management
* Depending on risk factors, some patients may eventually need cholesterol-lowering medication
Health Tips
* Elevated homocysteine can contribute to fatigue, tingling, brain fog, headaches, and increased clotting/cardiovascular risk over time.
* Do not rely only on folic acid without checking
B12, because folic acid can sometimes partially “mask” B12 deficiency.
* Include protein-rich foods, green leafy vegetables, eggs/dairy (if tolerated), and hydration.
* If you have numbness, burning feet, memory issues, imbalance, or severe fatigue, B12 deficiency becomes even more likely.
* Since your level is quite high, follow-up testing is important rather than assuming supplements alone have corrected it.
A proper online consultation with an internal medicine specialist can help identify the exact cause of such a high homocysteine level and create a targeted plan for vitamin replacement, gastritis management, and cardiovascular risk reduction.