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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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Genetics vs Epigenetics and the MTHFR Story
Reading Time: 3 minutes How DNA and Its Expression Shape Health There is a biological element of the common discussion of “nature vs. nurture”. It can be explained somewhat by two scientific fields: genetics vs epigenetics. Both involve the fundamental molecules of life, but represent different layers of influence on how our bodies function. On…
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Detox Pathways and MTHFR
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Roles of Methylfolate in Detoxification: What You Need to Know If you’ve been told you have an MTHFR mutation, you’ve probably heard about its connection to folate metabolism and methylation, and likely how these issues manifest in your mental wellness. But there’s another important piece of the puzzle you might…
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Alcohol and Folic Acid: What You Need to Know
Reading Time: 5 minutes In the United States, alcohol consumption is on the decline [1]. While changes in economics and culture definitely play a role in younger generations avoiding this particular toxin, the mounting evidence and education surrounding the negative health impacts of alcohol support this shift. While its impacts are numerous, here, we will…
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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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- Genetics vs Epigenetics and the MTHFR Story
- Detox Pathways and MTHFR
- Alcohol and Folic Acid: What You Need to Know
- Social Wellness vs. Self-Care: Why Social Connection Matters for Mental Health
- The Hidden Risks of Unmetabolized Folic Acid (UMFA)
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