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 … Read more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental wellness is a spectrum that holds a profound significance in each person’s life experience. It is the cornerstone upon which our emotions, cognitive agility, and overall vitality are built. We simply cannot enjoy all there is to embrace about … Read more
In the realm of health and wellness, acronyms like MTHFR can seem like a secret code. Today we’re demystifying this puzzling abbreviation. We will shed light on why genetic testing for MTHFR mutations might just be the key to unlocking better health.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
