High homocysteine levels may harm the interior lining of arteries, increase the risk of blood clots, and increase the chances of a heart attack, stroke, or other medical conditions.

That’s not an exaggeration. High levels of homocysteine can irritate the inner lining of blood vessels, making them more prone to plaque build-up and clots, both major contributors to heart disease.

Glaucoma researchers have long theorised that the substance homocysteine is somehow relevant to understanding the disease. Now, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have investigated the role of ...