As the seasons change, so too can our emotions and cognitive well-being. For many, the arrival of spring marks a turning point that goes beyond blossoming flowers and warmer weather. In this article, we will delve into the phenomenon of “winter blues” and seasonal cognitive dysfunction. … Read more
Category: L-Methylfolate
Relaxation and Methylation
Methylation and Inner Peace: MTHFR and your ability to relax
Methylation is a fundamental biochemical process that plays a crucial role in various physiological functions within the human body. When our bodies don’t have enough of the proper nutrients for methylation to take place (i.e. methylfolate), … Read more
MTHFR and Your Heart
Unraveling the Connection Between MTHFR Mutation and Cardiovascular Health
Thanks to decades of DNA research, we know there is an intricate relationship between our genetics and our health. MTHFR is just one specific example of a gene with potential impact on numerous systems throughout the body. … Read more
What is MTHFR?
When a baby is conceived, they inherit 2 copies of every gene; one from each parent. MTHFR is the name of one such gene out of a genetic code of thousands. The gene codes for an enzyme called “methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase”, which is responsible for the conversion … Read more
Foods to Avoid For Mental Health
We have plenty of suggestions on this blog and on our website for boosting your mood. The other side of the coin, however, are the behaviors and foods to avoid for mental health.
Spoiler alert: there is often an overlap between foods you should avoid, and … Read more
How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?
Is there a link between mood, rest, and recovery?
If you’re researching “how does sleep affect mental health?” chances are, you’ve struggled with both. Mental health and sleep are so interconnected that both fatigue during the day and difficulty sleeping at night are much more prevalent … Read more
Which MethylPro Formula is Right for Me?
Once you and your trusted health care professional have decided that supplementing with L-methylfolate is right for you, the next step is deciding on a dose and MethylPro formula. At MethylPro, we offer:
- L-Methylfolate as a standalone product in six different levels of dosage (1, 2.5,
Burnout
A lot of our MethylPro customers take methylfolate because of an inherited MTHFR mutation. Unfortunately, having this particular genetic difference makes us more susceptible to mental health challenges [1]. However, symptoms of mood imbalance can look very similar to adrenal burnout. If you live a high-stress … Read more
The Hard Truth About Folate and Alcohol
At least two-thirds of American adults consume alcohol and about 5% suffer from chronic alcohol addiction [1]. There is, of course, a vast spectrum of consumption, and as each of us has a unique body and metabolism, the line between use and abuse may look different … Read more
Whole Foods for Mental Health
What are the best and worst foods for mental health?
If we describe food processing as a spectrum, whole foods would be on one end and ultra-processed foods at the other. The best and worst foods for mental health likely exist on a parallel spectrum. It … Read more