Genetics vs Epigenetics

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

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Blood Sugar Regulation for a Balanced Mood

Not all mood swings are related to blood sugar fluctuations. But, most blood sugar fluctuations will have an effect on your mood. So, whether you have a diagnosis or just a shifting, negative mood, it may be worth considering your nutrition and eating habits. If glucose imbalance is at the root of your problem, blood…

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GABA for Occasional Anxiety

If you experience occasional anxiety, someone may have recommended a GABA supplement. GABA is known as the calming neurotransmitter. Therefore taking GABA for occasional anxiety may provide some helpful benefits. How Does GABA Work? Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid that is widely distributed in nature but is present in the highest concentrations…

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L-Methylfolate vs Folic Acid

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 can be synthesized and…

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Time for a Reset: Gut Health and Mental Health

It can be hard to get excited about a new year starting when you aren’t feeling your best physically and mentally. Maybe your mental health makes it difficult to take care of your physical body, or maybe your physical health is bringing down your mood. Either way, gut health and mental health are tightly linked. …

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Mood Boost Smoothie Recipe

The holidays are a time of joy and celebration. For many of us, however, they also bring stress, seasonal sadness, and maybe even a few extra pounds. Why not push the reset button on the holiday health by starting your day with a refreshing mood boost smoothie?  This boost smoothie recipe features mood-supportive nutrients will…

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MTHFR and Adrenal Fatigue: Recover from Stress

Many people who supplement with methylfolate do so to support their mood and mental health. This is often because they have a mutation in the folate-processing gene, MTHFR, and stress, low mood, or anxious feelings related to the presentation of a methylfolate deficiency. These are similar to the symptoms associated with adrenal fatigue. Unfortunately, the…

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When Will My L-Methylfolate Start Working?

You’ve decided to start supplementing with l-methylfolate. Maybe you’ve heard of its mood-boosting capabilities, or you have high homocysteine, or you have been diagnosed with an MTHFR mutation, or perhaps you’re pregnant and understand the critical nature of folate during fetal development. Whatever the reason, now you’re paying attention to how your body feels every…

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Estrogen and Mood

Could you be experiencing the link between estrogen and mood right now? This hormone plays many important roles in all human bodies, and when its levels are out-of-whack, it can take a serious toll on the way we feel in our bodies, our energy levels, and even our mood. Read on to find out more…

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Testosterone and Mood

With respect to the gender spectrum, we try to avoid using terms like “men” and “women” in an exclusive, binary manner, unless it is in reference to a study in which those terms were used. We will in this article be using biological terms “male(s)” and “female(s)” as they relate to physiology assigned at birth.…

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