Category: MTHFR

AbstractBackground: Serum total folate consists mainly of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-methylTHF). Unmetabolized folic acid (UMFA) may occur in persons consuming folic acid–fortified foods or supplements. Objectives: We describe serum 5-methylTHF and UMFA concentrations in the US population ≥1 y of age by demographic variables and fasting time, stratified by folic acid–containing dietary supplement use. We also evaluate factors associated with

Abstract There are increasing concerns that exposure to unmetabolized folic acid, which results from folic acid intakes that overwhelm the liver’s metabolic capacity, may be associated with adverse effects. In this paper, we examined the folic acid status of women of reproductive age in relation to dietary intake and the effect of folic acid supplementation

Well it was inevitable, like thousands of other Australian’s right now I became ill with COVID. On New Year’s Day no less.For perspective, I don’t know how or when we were exposed. But it seemed to affect my husband a few days ahead of me, which had initially seemed like just an allergy for him.

In natural medicine, it’s a widely accepted notion that having a healthy gut leads to better health overall. There is growing evidence of the crucial role the microbiome, also known as our community of good gut bacteria, plays in optimal gut health. As a result, probiotics have been a huge focus of attention, and rightfully

Coconuts are super rich in fiber, which makes them a great choice for our gut health. Coconut also provides us with iron, potassium & phosphorus. They are rich in fat, which helps keeping us full longer & absorb all the fat soluble nutrients. WALNUT FIG COCONUT ENERGY BALLS Easy snack Course Dessert, Snack Cuisine Mediterranean Prep

Low-FODMAP Beef Curry is full of vibrant flavors, yet is gentle to digest. The easy “dump and cook” Instant Pot cooking creates a rich thick broth and tender meat. Choose which vegetables you use based on your diet! … Lots of variety makes this a fun dinner that you can even vary with the seasons.

‘Antioxidant’ is indeed the buzzword of the decade. A google search of the term brings up over 130 million results. We’re sure you’ve heard of antioxidant supplements and lists of top 10 foods containing antioxidants. But what does ‘antioxidant’ really mean?Let’s start with the concept of oxidative stress. Introduced in 1985, oxidative stress was found

Courtney Cox has done something every couple struggling to conceive dreams about… she found the answer to the question:”Why do I keep miscarrying?”In recent years, the FRIENDS actress has opened up about her battle with recurrent miscarriages when trying to conceive her daughter, Coco, now 16 years old.Couples all around the world have connected with

Our genes shape most of what we look like and how our bodies work – the very fabric of our being. Humanity’s understanding of genetics has come a long way since Gregor Mendel, the Father of Genetics, carried out his fateful experiment on peas in 1865. Genes have been found to be intricately linked to

Interview – Genetic susceptibility and EMFsListen to my interview with Carolyn Ledowsky and discover: How, according to Carolyn’s research, some people have a genetic susceptibility that makes them more vulnerable in the face of EMFs An on-line resource that enables you to easily test if you have this genetic susceptibility – Carolyn also has a