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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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Social Wellness vs. Self-Care: Why Social Connection Matters for Mental Health
Reading Time: 3 minutes In the world of mental health and holistic well-being, self-care is likely the most well-known buzzword. Whether it’s warm baths, meditating, or unplugging from technology, commonly suggested self-care routines are generally activities you do alone to “disconnect” or “reconnect with yourself”. While these practices may be important for emotional regulation and…
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The Hidden Risks of Unmetabolized Folic Acid (UMFA)
Reading Time: 2 minutes For decades, folic acid has been praised as a crucial nutrient for everything from prenatal health to cardiovascular support. It’s found in fortified foods, standard multivitamins, and most over-the-counter B-complex supplements. But here’s the truth: if you carry the C677T variant of the MTHFR gene, folic acid may not be helping…
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When Is the Best Time to Take B Vitamins?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Timing Your MethylPro® B-Complex for Maximum Benefit If you’re looking to optimize your health and energy levels, B vitamins are a powerhouse group of nutrients to focus on. Essential for everything from energy production to brain function and mood regulation, these water-soluble vitamins work as a team and need to be…
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The Benefits of Taking a Vacation
Reading Time: 4 minutes In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, it can feel difficult to justify taking time off. In fact, while the average US employer offers more paid time off than ever, historically, Americans are using that paid leave less than ever [1]. But, science continues to confirm what many of us intuitively know: taking…
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MTHFR Diet
Reading Time: 5 minutes Supporting Healthy Methylation Through Nutrition If you’ve been diagnosed with an MTHFR gene mutation, you’re probably already familiar with how this tiny variation can have a big impact on your health. The MTHFR gene plays a critical role in the body’s methylation cycle. When this gene doesn’t function properly, one of…
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Methylated Vitamins: Why We Need the “Methyl” in MethylPro
Reading Time: 3 minutes In recent years, the terms “methylation” and “methylated vitamins” have gained attention among health-conscious individuals, especially those seeking support for mood and mental wellness. But what exactly are methylated vitamins, and why are they essential for optimal brain function? Let’s explore the science of methylation and how methylated vitamins play a…
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Managing the Mental Load of Motherhood
Reading Time: 4 minutes Lighten the Burden and Reclaim Your Peace Motherhood is often described as one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it also comes with an invisible weight that many moms silently carry: the mental load of motherhood. Beyond the physical demands of parenting, the mental load refers to the constant…
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Have You Heard “Folic Acid is the Same as Folate”? Here’s Why That’s NOT True.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Folate vs. Folic Acid When it comes to supporting vital bodily functions—from DNA synthesis to mood regulation—the form of folate you choose matters. In this post, we’ll dive into the structural and functional difference between “folic” and “folate”, or more specifically, naturally occurring folate and synthetic folic acid. We will explain…
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Understanding MTHFR Gene Mutation Symptoms: Causes and Solutions
Reading Time: 4 minutes How Do I Know if I Have an MTHFR Gene Mutation? The MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) gene plays a crucial role in processing folate, a vital nutrient necessary for DNA synthesis, methylation, and neurotransmitter production. A mutation in this gene can impact how the body metabolizes folic acid and folate from food.…
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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
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…
Recent Posts
- Social Wellness vs. Self-Care: Why Social Connection Matters for Mental Health
- The Hidden Risks of Unmetabolized Folic Acid (UMFA)
- When Is the Best Time to Take B Vitamins?
- The Benefits of Taking a Vacation
- MTHFR Diet
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