MTHFR mutation

Which Methylation Personality Describes You Best? Methylation imbalance, often caused by MTHFR gene mutations, excessive intake of...

When you have an MTHFR polymorphism, detoxification can be difficult. Gentle detox, like the one in this protocol, has many benefits including weight loss, better energy, more balanced blood sugars, reduced toxic burden, better skin, and better sleep.

L-5MTHF is the active form of folate, but ironically, it is far less studied than the synthetic (inactive) form folic acid. Because of that, the safe upper limit of L-5MTHF is not known precisely, but we can draw some conclusions from existing data about the risks of high-dose folic acid.

Detox is easy to get wrong - even for practitioners. So here are some of the basic foundations to good, effective, ongoing detoxification.

Methylation is a very small, foundational chemical function in your body. It involves the moving of a methyl group, which is a carbon with three hydrogens that you can picture a lot like a Mickey Mouse head with an extra ear (shudder).

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There are some very obvious causes of fatigue that can be fixed directly as long as you go looking for them and figure out if any of them...

As with so many other conditions, the research shows that people with the MTHFR gene mutation are more likely to have migraines....

MTHFR mutations change the efficiency with which your body activates folate, so it makes sense to test folate levels, right? Right?...

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Chronic stress can have a significant impact on your physical and mental health, but it is important not to be discouraged by a list of...

Treatment of chronic stress typically involves a comprehensive approach that addresses the underlying causes of stress, as well as its...

Overview Chronic illness refers to a disease process or set of symptoms that persist over a long period of time.  Cold, flu, ulcers, or...

MTHFR is a genetic variant or SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) that can have significant health implications. OF course we all know...

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