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Carolyn Ledowsky

Carolyn Ledowsky is the founder of MTHFR Support Australia. She is a naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist who has a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) Honours, Bachelor of Herbal Medicine, Bachelor of Naturopathy, Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy and Diploma of Nutrition, also having studied courses in genetics at Duke University and The University of Maryland in the US.

Methylcobalamin

Methylcobalamin

Methylcobalamin, also referred to as MeB12 and MeCbl, is a member of the cobalamin family and is one of the naturally occurring coenzyme forms of cobalamin found in the human body. Structurally, Methylcobalamin exists in octahedral form with Cobalt (III) at the center containing metal alkyl bonds[1]. It is considered an equivalent to cobalamin and …

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Are You Suffering From B12 Deficiency?

Are You Suffering From B12 Deficiency?

Are You Suffering From B12 Deficiency? I believe one of the most overlooked deficiencies in Australia, and probably worldwide, is B12 deficiency. [thrive_link color=’purple’ link=’https://forms.gle/wdS2uNAxDaisBDw67′ target=’_blank’ size=’medium’ align=”]TAKE THE B12 QUIZ[/thrive_link] Our reference ranges are too low and so people don’t really notice when they’re B12 deficient. Just this morning I saw a beautiful couple for fertility …

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B12 Insufficiency and Folate – a Crucial Factor in Pregnancy

B12 Insufficiency and Folate – a Crucial Factor in Pregnancy

We already know that vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is an essential nutrient for pregnancy, because it is important for cell growth and baby development. Specifically, B12 works together with folate for the syntheses of DNA, RNA, lipids and proteins inside the cells. Most importantly, B12 and folate are both critical in homocysteine metabolism, DNA methylation, …

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Risks of Folic Acid and Excessive Folate Intake in Pregnancy

Risks of Folic Acid and Excessive Folate Intake in Pregnancy

We learned previously that there are differences between folic acid and methyl folate when they are taken by pregnant women. New scientific studies reveal more of the risks of folic acid intake in pregnancy. Additionally, even though adequate folate intake is necessary in the safety and health of pregnancy, new research shows that folic acid …

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Upregulated methylation increases expression and proliferation of cancer cells??

Upregulated methylation increases expression and proliferation of cancer cells??

There is no question that the future of medicine will be in analysing a person’s genetics, with a detailed family history and addressing the genetic inefficiencies of that person. As naturopaths, we will be required to understand more of the mechanisms that drive a person to ill health. Yes, the environment is key, however, there …

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Endocrine Disruptors, Health & Fertility: How They’re Affecting You

Endocrine Disruptors, Health & Fertility: How They’re Affecting You

Is your home filled with hormone, MTHFR and fertility friendly products? Endocrine Disruptors (ED) are a group of synthetic, man-made chemicals that have permeated many/most aspects of our modern lives. Known to have negative effects on the reproductive system, endocrine disruptors have the capacity to damage or kill cells, influence genetic expression and alter the …

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Prenatal Folate and Homocysteine Affect Children’s IQs

Prenatal Folate and Homocysteine Affect Children’s IQs

Folate is important for the overall methylation and synthesis of DNA, which is critical to your baby’s development. But it’s particularly essential for the growth and replication of neural cells. We see this in cases of neural tube defects, and pregnant women know to increase folate consumption to prevent them. However, folate deficiency during pregnancy …

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