Patent ID: 7288525

Claim:
A method for lowering the amount of homocysteine in the blood of an individual comprising administering to the individual in need thereof an amount of a composition comprising a homocysteine lowering agent effective to lower the amount of homocysteine in the blood of the individual, wherein the agent is selected from the group consisting of: a) dipeptides consisting of isoleucine, leucine, valine, or glycine, and combinations thereof; b) tripeptides consisting of isoleucine, leucine, valine, or glycine, and combinations thereof; c) alpha-ketobutyrate; d) propionyl CoA; and e) combinations of a) through d); wherein the amount of homocysteine in the blood of the individual after administration of the agent is lower in comparison to the amount of homocysteine in the blood of the individual prior to administration of the agent.