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Folate vs. folic acid: what you need to know

November 25, 2019 by Jamie Hope

Folate vs. folic acid: what you need to know 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 This is a common question among health-conscious people who want to ensure they are getting all the right nutrients. In some parts of the world, the terms folate and folic acid are used interchangeably. This leads to confusion. Here we will try to clarify the difference between folate and folic acid while sharing the benefits they provide along with the possible health consequences of their deficiencies. Folate vs. folic acid: what are they? First, we need to know what folate and folic acid are. Both are forms...

A Suggested Methylation Protocol

November 25, 2019 by Jamie Hope

A Suggested Methylation Protocol 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 When you have an MTHFR deficiency, the solution is not always straightforward. Symptoms vary. Testing can be confusing. Figuring out what to do with your test results can be bewildering! That’s why Methyl-Life is dedicated to bringing you the resources you need to make informed decisions about your treatment plan. Before you continue with this suggested methylation protocol, we recommend you start by reading our thoughts on methylfolate dosage, where we share important information about doctors’ perspectives on treating MTHFR, what to consider as you listen to your body, and what to...

MTHFR and Methylation

November 11, 2019 by Jamie Hope

MTHFR and Methylation 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 What is Methylation? In its simplest explanation, methylation is the transformation of food into enzymes or ‘active elements’, the body’s cells can directly and immediately use. The food transformation takes place in the body’s metabolic pathways and may go through many different stages before the conversion to ‘usable enzyme’ is complete. Imagine having a can of soup without a can opener – you have food, it is just not available to you in a form that is useful. Alternatively, imagine having Mexican Pesos while on vacation in Japan, you have money, you just...

Methylfolate: What’s the Right Dosage for me?

October 16, 2019 by Jamie Hope

Methylfolate: What’s the Right Dosage for me? 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 Maintaining your health with an MTHFR mutation can be tricky… At Methyl-Life, we’re committed to bringing you useable information to help you learn more about your body’s unique needs and how to meet them. We’ve been there. And now we’re here for you. Read on for information about methylfolate dosages. We’ll cover: Working with Medical and Naturopathic Doctors How to know whether you need a high or low dosage of methylfolate How much methylfolate and/or methylcobalamin you should take Possible side effects of your dosage Be sure to read...

Methylfolate Products: Supplements or Script?

October 16, 2019 by Jamie Hope

Methylfolate Products: Supplements or Script? 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 It’s one thing to know your MTHFR status, but it’s another thing to know what to do about it. So we know it can be confusing when doctors jump right into writing prescriptions for L-Methylfolate products. What’s the difference between our methylfolate supplements and L-methylfolate prescriptions? At first glance, the answer might seem simple: prescription options have been tested by the FDA with a lot of clinical trials regarding dosing. But there’s actually a lot more to it. Quality. At Methyl-Life, we produce superior quality supplements that are pure. No junk,...