Which nutrients must be consumed in adequate levels in order to prevent the accumulation of homocysteine in the blood?
A)Vitamins A, C, and E
B)Selenium and iron
C)Calcium and potassium
D)Vitamin B₆, vitamin B₁₂, and folic acid

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Homocysteine is a non-protein amino acid that needs to be converted to methionine in the body. Adequate levels of vitamin B₆, vitamin B₁₂, and folic acid are essential for this conversion, and lack of these nutrients can lead to elevated levels of homocysteine in the blood. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Which Nutrients Must Be Consumed in Adequate Levels in Order