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
Category: Holistic Wellness
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Testosterone and Mood
Why Do We Need Testosterone?
Testosterone is a steroidal sex hormone responsible for many of the secondary sex traits we typically associate with “maleness”. It is, however, also necessary for physiological function in the female body too.
In males, circulating testosterone levels lead to the normal … Read more
Units of Folate: DFE, mg, or mcg? What Do They Mean?
Understanding the potency and nutritional value of our supplements is confusing when different brands use different units of measurement on their labels. Certain nutrients are measured differently, based on the recommended daily intake and how well each form is absorbed. Folate DFE is one of those … Read more
New Mood and Daily Nutritional Support: MethylPro Multivitamin + 15 mg L-Methylfolate
The 15 mg dose of L-methylfolate is MethylPro®’s most popular product. Until now, this dose level of L-methylfolate was available from MethylPro® as a standalone nutrient, or in a formula with cofactors or B-complex vitamins. What we heard from our customers was, while … Read more