Homocysteine
amino_acidMethionine breakdown product that activates mTOR; can be elevated in plant-based dieters without adequate B12
Biological Mechanisms
How Homocysteine works at a cellular level.
- PromotesmTOR Activation
- InhibitsmTOR Suppression
Homocysteine activates mTORC1 to inhibit autophagy and form abnormal proteins
Sources
- How Not to Age