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Homocysteine: what it is, why it’s bad, and how to reduce it

July 24, 2020 by Jamie Hope

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 -...

MTHFR: Understanding the ADHD-Genetics Conundrum

July 09, 2020 by Jamie Hope

MTHFR: Understanding the ADHD-Genetics Conundrum 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 According to The Human Genome Project, every human body is home to anywhere from 20,000 to 25,000 genes -- though this number is subject to change as research continues. We will actually carry two copies of each gene throughout our lifetime -- one from each parent. Genes are short sections of DNA that provide your cells with instructions for making certain proteins. These proteins will help instruct your cells on what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. As a result, your body will grow, develop, and...

Is There a Connection Between MTHFR and Eczema?

May 01, 2020 by Bold Commerce Collaborator

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

April 19, 2020 by Jamie Hope

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...

Is There a Relationship Between L-Methylfolate and Cancer?

January 27, 2020 by Jamie Hope

Is There a Relationship Between L-Methylfolate and Cancer? 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 Is there a relationship between L-Methylfolate and Cancer? There’s a lot of buzz out in the research world around this topic. Does it cure cancer? Does methylfolate cause cancer? Does it prevent cancer? It might surprise you to know that this “life-saving” vitamin for some can actually cause unwanted symptoms at times. Depending on your health history, some of these “healthy” nutrients can actually be harmful for some people, even though they’re very helpful for most people most of the time. Stay with us and you’ll learn more...