What is MTHFR?

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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

MTHFR Diet

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Should I eat a special MTHFR diet? 

Once you have confirmed you have an inherited MTHFR variant through genetic testing, the first nutritional recommendation you will likely get is to start methylfolate supplementation. While this may be the most important missing piece, there are other foods/nutrients … Read more

What are “Cofactors”?

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Our MethylPro line of products includes the option to take your daily l-methylfolate encapsulated with its “cofactors”. Read on to learn more about cofactors and why they might be an important addition to maximize the benefits of your MethylPro methylfolate.

Cofactors are essentially helper molecules that … Read more

The Link Between Gut Health and Mental Health

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Winter holidays are often a time of indulgence. For some of us it’s the spread of treats at the company holiday party. For others it’s a comfort food binge when holiday overwhelm strikes. Either way, our regular rules over healthy eating often get relaxed at the … Read more

Foods to Avoid For Mental Health

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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?

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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?

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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,
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Burnout

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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

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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

Could You Use a Vitamin C Mood Boost?

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Most people know vitamin C as an immune support nutrient, but you can get vitamin C mood support too. Of course, it is also important to mention this vitamin makes a terrific complement to your L-methylfolate mood-support supplement.

Vitamin C and Mood

Vitamin C, also known … Read more