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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.
Fibrinogen is a type of blood plasma that is responsible for the coagulation of blood. It is an extremely essential component of blood. Fibrinogen interacts with thrombin to create fibrin which is essential in clotting blood. Excessive levels of fibrin will cause blood clots to form all over the body. This condition is known as thrombosis.