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Protect Yourself Against The Flu And RSV with Essential Vitamins Browse Categories Vitamin B12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kids Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex MTHFR Supplementation Protect Yourself Against COVID-19, the Flu, and RSV with Essential Vitamins Using vitamins and minerals to fight viruses and support immune function While no supplement or ‘remedy’ can provide 100% protection against viruses, it’s true that vitamins and minerals are essential in supporting a healthy immune system. The immune response comprises many phases, each depending on various micronutrients. Some of the most critical include vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc. The gastrointestinal system plays a crucial role in properly utilizing these...

Gene Mutation - The role of genetics in migraines Browse Categories Vitamin B12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kids Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex MTHFR Supplementation Gene mutations and the role of genetics in migraine Migraine is a brain disorder that causes moderate to severe headaches concentrated on one side of the head. Migraine is very common, affecting 15–20% of the world’s population throughout their lifetime, and is ranked as the second most disabling condition in terms of years lived with disability.  [1] It is three times more prevalent in females than in males. [2] Migraine can have a major impact on one’s life, affecting their ability to...

Homocysteine: what it is, why it’s bad, and how to reduce it Browse Categories B-12 COVID-19 Deficiencies  Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health  Health Issues  Kid's Health Mental Health  Methylfolate Facts  MTHFR Genetics  News  Resources  Staying Healthy  Super-B-Complex The last decade has seen a sudden interest in homocysteine, a type of amino acid involved in the breakdown of certain compounds in the body. This interest is largely due to the discovery that elevated levels of homocysteine are a major risk factor for serious vascular diseases such as stroke.  In fact, a study published in the British Medical Journal has revealed that high levels of homocysteine in blood plasma can significantly increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in older people -...

Is There a Connection Between MTHFR and Eczema? Browse Categories B-12 COVID-19 Deficiencies  Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health  Health Issues  Kid's Health Mental Health  Methylfolate Facts  MTHFR Genetics  News  Resources  Staying Healthy  Super-B-Complex As researchers continue to uncover more about the MTHFR gene, we are discovering more about the symptoms and side effects experienced by those with a mutation in the gene. While some of the most common symptoms include depression, digestive issues, cardiovascular complications and neurodegenerative diseases, eczema is one that often gets overlooked.  If you’ve been struggling to find relief when dealing with eczema, it might be time to consider getting tested for an MTHFR mutation. There are ways to treat these mutations and supplement around them, which may...

Homocysteine and Hyperhomocysteinemia: Hard to spell. Easy to manage Browse Categories B-12 COVID-19 Deficiencies  Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health  Health Issues  Kid's Health Mental Health  Methylfolate Facts  MTHFR Genetics  News  Resources  Staying Healthy  Super-B-Complex Since we’re science people and love the mysteries of the body, let’s talk about another one.  Homocysteine. Homocysteine is a common amino acid (aka the “building blocks of proteins”) in your blood. High levels of it are linked to the early development of heart disease. In fact, a study published in the British Medical Journal showed that the homocysteine level in a person’s blood plasma is a higher predictor of death from cardiovascular disease in older people than cholesterol, high blood pressure or smoking. And homocysteine comes...