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Homocysteine is an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. When proteins break down, elevated levels of amino acids like homocysteine may be found in the bloodstream. Having elevated levels of homocysteine in the blood (hyperhomocysteinemia) is associated with atherosclerosis and blood clots. It is not possible to get homocysteine from the diet. It must be made from methionine, another amino acid that is found in meat, fish, and dairy products.
Anticoagulants are used to treat and prevent blood clots that may occur in your blood vessels. Warfarin is the most commonly used anticoagulant. However, newer anticoagulants are now available and are likely to be used more and more. If you take warfarin you need to have regular blood tests to monitor how quickly your blood clots. The main possible side-effect of anticoagulants is bleeding. Warfarin interacts with some other medicines and foods.