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  • L-Methylfolate vs Folic Acid

    L-Methylfolate vs Folic Acid

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you debating which supplement to purchase? L-Methylfolate vs folic acid? Or wondering why supplements containing l-methylfolate (vs folic acid) carry a much higher price tag? We’ve got the answers you’re looking for. First, what is folate? Vitamin B-9 is a water-soluble, essential nutrient which occurs naturally as “folate”. However, folate…

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  • Volunteering Benefits Mental Well-Being

    Volunteering Benefits Mental Well-Being

    Reading Time: 3 minutes How Giving Back Can Boost Your Mood and the Health of Our Planet Spring is a time of renewal, reflection, and reconnection. This can happen within ourselves, but also between us and the world around us. As we approach Earth Day on April 22, it’s a perfect time to explore how…

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  • Heterozygous MTHFR Gene Mutation

    Heterozygous MTHFR Gene Mutation

    Reading Time: 3 minutes How Does this Affect My Health? Genetics plays a crucial role in how our bodies process essential nutrients, including folate. The MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) gene provides instructions for making an enzyme that converts folate into its active form, L-methylfolate. However, mutations in the MTHFR gene can reduce this enzyme’s efficiency, impacting…

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  • Understanding Homocysteine and MTHFR: How Your Genes Impact Your Health

    Understanding Homocysteine and MTHFR: How Your Genes Impact Your Health

    Reading Time: 3 minutes “Homocysteine balance” is not a widespread topic of conversation in the wellness world, but it is an important one, as homocysteine and MTHFR can be tightly linked. If you have an MTHFR gene mutation, you may have heard about homocysteine and its potential impact on your health.  But what exactly is…

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  • Top 5 Nutrients for Healthy Methylation

    Top 5 Nutrients for Healthy Methylation

    Reading Time: 3 minutes We talk about L-methylfolate in the context of “methylation” all the time in our MethylPro® messaging, but what does methylation really mean? Understanding this fundamental process can help you better appreciate how it affects everything from your mental clarity to your heart health—and why proper nutrition is so important for keeping…

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  • Understanding the MTHFR Gene Mutation C677T

    Understanding the MTHFR Gene Mutation C677T

    Reading Time: 4 minutes How It Affects You and How L-Methylfolate Can Help If you’ve recently learned that you have the MTHFR gene mutation C677T, you might feel confused or unsure about what this means for your health. This article will break it down in simple terms, explaining why folate metabolism matters, what challenges this…

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  • MTHFR Mutation and Pregnancy

    MTHFR Mutation and Pregnancy

    Reading Time: 4 minutes One Gene Can Affect Fertility, Conception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Health The MTHFR mutation is a genetic variation that can significantly influence how the body processes folate and homocysteine, both critical for reproductive health. While this mutation is highly common, its implications during fertility, conception, pregnancy, and even postpartum can be profound…

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  • Understanding the “Folate Trap”

    Understanding the “Folate Trap”

    Reading Time: 4 minutes Why L-Methylfolate Needs Other Nutrients to Work Effectively Many people think they’re covering all their folate needs when taking an L-methylfolate supplement. However, the reality is a bit more complex. L-methylfolate is an important form of folate in the body, especially for mental health, cellular health, and energy levels. But on…

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  • The Importance of Rest for Mental and Emotional Health

    The Importance of Rest for Mental and Emotional Health

    Reading Time: 4 minutes As we start a new year, the messaging around us is all “Go! Go! Go!”. Even healthy goals and resolutions can add more to already busy lives, upping our stress levels. What about making resolutions to do less? We’ve compiled some compelling evidence on the importance of rest to show that…

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  • Folate During Pregnancy

    Folate During Pregnancy

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Why L-Methylfolate is Superior to Folic Acid for Expectant Mothers Folate, a B-vitamin, is one of the most crucial nutrients for a healthy pregnancy. Folate during pregnancy supports fetal development, maternal health, and supports normal development of the neural tube [1].  However, not all forms of folate are created equal. Expectant…

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  • Managing Holiday Stress with MethylPro

    Managing Holiday Stress with MethylPro

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Supplements and Strategies for Calm The holiday season is meant to be a joyful time, but for many, it brings an overwhelming amount of stress. From financial pressures to jam-packed schedules and high emotional expectations, the holidays can take a toll on both your mental and physical health. Add to that…

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  • Can You Use HSA for Vitamins like L-Methylfolate?

    Can You Use HSA for Vitamins like L-Methylfolate?

    Reading Time: 3 minutes How to Determine HSA Eligibility for Select MethylPro® Supplements The end of the year is approaching, and you may be in the mindset of getting the most from your Health Savings Account (HSA) before we welcome the new year. HSAs offer a smart way to manage healthcare expenses, combining tax advantages…

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