What Is Homocysteine? Homocysteine is an amino acid derivative that serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of methionine and cysteine. Low homocysteine develops when methionine, cysteine and folate levels become disrupted. Homocysteine contains a sulfhydryl group that serves as an important branch in the formation of important biological compounds such as glutathione (GSH) and
So you have one of the common MTHFR mutations and are not sure how to start supplementing. You went online to find out what to take and read that taking folic acid is a good idea. We are here to tell you it’s NOT. Check out our article “Using Folic Acid Supplements In Fertility Treatments”
High homocysteine – it can affect your brain, your heart and your pregnancy. Hyperhomocysteinemia, the condition of having high homocysteine in the blood, causes numerous health issues within the body. This article will cover health and pregnancy-related aspects of high homocysteine. If you do not know what homocysteine is or want to know more about
If you’re reading this, you probably already have some sense of what phenols are, and what they do. But if you have no idea what phenols are, here is a quick overview of Polyphenols and Phenols and Prenatal Exposure What Are Phenols and Polyphenols? Phenols are a large class of chemical compounds. They play a role
Folate Supplementation Guide You are looking to get pregnant and want to do all you can to ensure you have a happy and healthy baby. When done correctly, folate supplementation can make a huge impact on your child’s health during pregnancy! The word folate is an umbrella term, describing multiple forms of folate. Using the
If you have heard of MTHFR mutations before but didn’t know where to start. This article is for you! It will give you a foundational understanding of biology while introducing you to MTHFR and fertility. What Are Genes? Genes are the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequences responsible for making proteins and enzymes. Gene expression is the
What The UMFA? UMFA stands for unmetabolized folic acid. If left unchecked, UMFA can cause a variety of health problems, but we will go over those later! The majority of folate found within the blood is 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (MTHF), which is not going to harm you; unlike UMFA! There is no need to worry about UMFA
Is Stress Making You Sick In The Gut Throughout our lives, we experience varied levels of stress that may cause harm to our health, especially in terms of gut function. Our mental health is essential in maintaining the body’s physiological functions; electrochemical imbalances may result, along with reduced gut capabilities. Intestinal bacteria are regulated by
MTHFR and Hormones Many women with MTHFR experience excessive mood swings and may experience other symptoms related to fluctuations in hormone levels. Methylation issues can also result in hormone imbalances and pregnancy complications. Some of you have heard about certain MTHFR mutations that affect our hormones and might be worried that it is happening to
Low Homocysteine Levels: What are The Consequences? Homocysteine is an amino acid derivative that serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of methionine and cysteine. It contains a sulfhydryl group that serves as an important branch in the formation of important biological compounds such as glutathione (GSH) and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM). GSH is formed through the
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