MTHFR mutation

When you receive blood test results showing high folate levels, it might seem positive at first. However, it can signal a potential issue with MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) function and highlight risks related to unmetabolized folic acid (UMFA) buildup in the bloodstream.

Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) often experience the world differently than others. This unique trait can manifest in various ways, from heightened emotional responses to an acute awareness of sensory stimuli. Understanding the neurological and genetic underpinnings of HSP can help individuals identify these traits in themselves and navigate their sensitivities more effectively.

Sunlight and folate have a complicated relationship, and new research has showed that the more UV exposure you have, the lower your red blood cell folate levels will be. Protect your folate status this summer!

You may have heard the term "adaptogens" in regards to adrenal health. These seemingly miracle substances help your body to adapt - either increase or decrease your stress hormone production depending on your need and baseline status. It turns out, there are adaptogens in other realms as well, and one of the most important could be methylation adaptogens.

There are a number of both risks and potential therapeutic effects that are worth considering with MTHFR and any form of medical or non-medical cannabis use. The primary considerations are addiction and addictive tendencies, medical risks for MTHFR specifically, and also cannabis and its derivatives as methylation adaptogens.

Methylation imbalance shows itself in four personality types that can help you predict how you might react to different supplements and...

Methylation imbalance shows itself in four personality types that can help you predict how you might react to different supplements and...

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).

Castor oil has, in fact, been used for thousands of years and was considered so valuable it was included in the tombs of ancient Pharos in Egypt as early as 4,000 B.C.

Sleep is one of our basic biological functions. We'll talk about what it is, what it's for, and also 8 keys to a healthy sleep cycle.

If you're tired all the time, here are some factors to rule out at home or with your doctor.

Fatigue, which is a feeling of extreme tiredness, weakness, or exhaustion, is the first symptom of almost every medical problem, including MTHFR. It can be linked to almost every body system, and it is the most general symptom we have. It is also linked to a number of common gene SNPs, including MTHFR, fast MAOA, fast COMT, and more. It is tied to lifestyle factors like diet, nutrition, sleep, and stress. So, actually, in light of all of that, it is surprising any of us don't

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

Blood tests for folate have one big fatal flaw, making them both innaccurate and functionally useless, and the most common folate levels that we see on the blood tests of people with MTHFR might surprise you.

Blood sugar matters for everyone because it is linked to or at the root of the top three killers in the US. Balanced blood sugar matters...

Glycemic index sounds highly unsexy, which is fair, but it's actually a diet hack that can help you to keep your blood sugars balanced with very little work. You don't even need to know the exact glycemic index of a particular food to understand how to use this system.