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December 3, 2019

What effect does alcohol have on folate absorption?

It has been estimated that at least two-thirds of American adults consume alcohol and about 5% suffer from chronic alcohol addiction [1]. There is, of course, a great distinction between occasional to moderate alcohol use, and the type of alcohol abuse that can lead to liver disease. However, as each of our bodies and metabolic…

November 6, 2019

The Dangers of High Homocysteine:

Homocysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is produced as a byproduct of methylation and metabolism of methionine. This means that even though methionine comes from the diet (mostly from foods such as fish, meat, nuts, and seeds) homocysteine does not come from the diet; your body makes it. These amino acids will continue…

October 16, 2019

What 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 a formula. At MethylPro, we offer L-methylfolate as a standalone product in five different levels of dosage, in three levels of dosage in combination with our best-selling B-complex…

September 20, 2019

Wondering what to expect at Psych Congress 2019?

“Psych Congress” is an annual, national meeting of mental health professionals. It is the largest independent mental health educational conference offered in the US, connecting people from all realms of the mental healthcare community with the focused intention of improving patient care. Over a four-day span, the conference entails two options for pre-convention meetings (depending…

September 10, 2019

Genetics vs. Epigenetics

Genetics and epigenetics are the scientific explanations for “nature vs. nurture”. While your genetic code (nature) has some control over your potential physiology, the way you are raised, take care of your body, and the experiences you have (nurture) will all affect when and whether you reach your genetic potential. These are epigenetic factors. Below…

September 3, 2019

L-Methylfolate: What is it good for?

“Folate” is a general term referring to various formations of vitamin B-9. B-9 is a water-soluble, essential nutrient which occurs naturally in some foods, but can also be synthesized and is often added to food and nutritional supplements as “folic acid”. Although vitamin B-9 is necessary for a number of crucial actions in the body…

July 17, 2019

What is an MTHFR Polymorphism?

When a baby is conceived, they inherit 2 copies of every gene; one from each parent. MTHFR is the name of one particular gene, out of thousands, that each person has 2 copies of. The gene codes for an enzyme called “methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase”, which is responsible for the conversion of dietary folate (vitamin B-9 or…

June 28, 2019

MethylPro® and Deplin® Comparison

“Deplin” is a registered trademark of Alfasigma USA, Incorporated. It is classified as a medical “food” although it comes in a capsule and requires a prescription to attain. Deplin® boasts that it is specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of those suffering from depression, however, the only “active ingredient” described to target depression is…

June 1, 2019

Why are Vitamins Important?

If you’re scrolling through natural health posts on social media or internet blogs, you may have noticed a hot debate topic these days seems to be whether or not we really need supplemental vitamins and minerals when we think we’re eating a clean and balanced diet. About half of all Americans take a multivitamin [1],…

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