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Folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 in relation to diabetes

Folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 in relation to diabetes 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 To say that diabetes is a problem would be a huge understatement. Researchers believe that type 2 diabetes - aka ‘diabesity’ - is a global public health concern currently approaching epidemic proportions. In the US alone, the prevalence of diabetes has increased significantly over the past few decades. In 2018, 34.2 million Americans were diagnosed: that’s 10.5% of the population. The percentage of adults with diabetes is increasing with age, reaching 26.8% among those aged 65 years and over.   A 30-year study on adult men and...

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Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 Intake in Relation to Hyperuricemia

Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 Intake in Relation to Hyperuricemia 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 If you suffer from gout, or you know someone who has, you’ll be well aware of how painful and debilitating it can be.  Gout doesn’t strike randomly. It’s usually a consequence of another serious condition: hyperuricemia.  What is Hyperuricemia? Hyperuricemia (HU) is a metabolic disorder affecting around 21% of American adults and is fast becoming a serious public health problem.  Hyperuricemia occurs in people who have excess levels of uric acid in their blood. It can lead to a range of health issues including not...

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Living with MTHFR: Estrogen Dominance (Hormone Imbalance)

Living with MTHFR: Estrogen Dominance Weight gain, bloating, crazy mood swings, abnormal periods… no, it’s not just part of ‘being a woman’. These unpleasant symptoms are far from normal and are certainly not something that any woman should put up with. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what many women do. We blame ourselves for our symptoms, even when we’re doing our best to eat a healthy diet, live a clean lifestyle, and exercise regularly. And if we’re not doing these things, we feel doubly responsible. Well, here’s the important news: hormonal imbalances are not our fault. In many cases, our discomfort and suffering come down to estrogen dominance and MTHFR.   And guess what, guys? You’re affected, too.  What is estrogen dominance? To...

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What Is Histapenia?

What Is Histapenia?

What Is Histapenia? Most of us have heard about histamine, and how it’s related to symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. You may have even heard about people who have consistently high histamine levels, and end up suffering prolonged inflammatory reactions.  In fact, most information about histamine is related to histamine intolerance and how to block or reduce histamine levels in the body.  So, if high levels of histamine are a problem, then surely low levels are ideal?  Well, not quite. Too little histamine - known as histapenia - can be just as catastrophic as too much. As a major brain neurotransmitter, histamine plays a major role in stimulating the release of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine from the...

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High histamine: what it does and why it’s so complicated

High histamine: what it does and why it’s so complicated

High histamine: what it does and why it’s so complicated 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 word ‘histamine’ often makes us think of hayfever, itchy welts, and sneezing. But there’s a lot more to histamine than allergies.  Histamine is an amine; a biologically active molecule based on the structure of ammonia (NH3). It’s formed by the decarboxylation (the removal of a carboxyl group) of the amino acid histidine.  The highest concentrations of histamine are found in the intestinal mucosa, skin, and bronchial tissues. Basophils and mast cells secrete histamine as part of a local immune response when your body detects a...

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