Optimizing the health of unborn children is my passion. I am pleased to state that January is named National Birth Defects Prevention Month by the National Birth Defects Prevention Network and the CDC. This month is broken down into four parts with each part focusing on a key component of birth defect prevention. While I... View Article
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If we sit back and evaluate the dates when folic acid fortification began and the fast rise of autism – do they correlate? “In Spain, the prevalence of the MTHFR 677TT genotype has reportedly approximately doubled in the population since the introduction in 1982 of folic acid supplements for women in early pregnancy”… “Folic acid... View Article
Our story starts out in early 2012. My wife was 2 months pregnant with our first child and I had just been offered a work assignment in the US for 18 months. We both agreed that this was a good opportunity so I took the assignment and we made the move. Life was humming along... View Article
Recurrent miscarriage may be associated with MTHFR. Yet, many health professionals dismiss this heavily researched association. Does this sound familiar: “I was just told by my high-risk OB that there is no research proving MTHFR is connected to miscarriage.” If this does sound familiar, your OB is not educated correctly about MTHFR. Let me give you... View Article
What causes Down Syndrome? I know you are searching for answers. Why? Do you have a child with Down Syndrome? Or do you want to minimize the risk of having a child with Down Syndrome? Either way, the information here may help. I want to first state very clearly that there is no ‘defined mainstream way’... View Article
You’ve finally decided it is time to become a loving parent. Birth control has stopped, prenatal vitamins have begun and reading baby books has become a new hobby. After a few months, you’re starting to wonder why you’re not conceiving. A trip to the infertility specialist is made and the results come in. You have... View Article
In order for me to help you more effectively, I want to know exactly what your questions are. Questions will not be answered here. They will be answered via these avenues: [unordered_list style=”tick”] Webinars Articles Videos Book [/unordered_list] . Please post ALL your questions about MTHFR and methylation below using the Comment feature. Example... View Article
L-methylfolate has many different names which adds to confusion. Those with MTHFR mutations scan labels, read websites or listen to their doctors rattle of conflicting terms for a nutrient they really need. Update June 26, 2019: Note how the label below illustrates: Folate (this is where you need to pay attention – inside the paranthesis).... View Article
When one is diagnosed with a MTHFR mutation, the first thing typically prescribed is methylfolate – or, incorrectly, folic acid in high amounts. There is no standard of care prescribing methylfolate for MTHFR mutations. Thus, the variation in prescriptions is vast – anywhere from nothing done upwards to Deplin 15 mg or Folic Acid 4... View Article
Useful MTHFR Resources along with general websites which you may find life-changing: TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: 23andMe: an easy-to-do salivary genetic test which tests 1,000’s of your genes (including MTHFR) StrateGene: once you receive your 23andMe results, run your raw data through here to get MTHFR and other clinically relevant genetic polymorphisms graphically illustrated. Also has great support. Dr... View Article
L-Methylfolate is a remarkable nutrient yet it can create significant side effects. Those who have MTHFR mutations (especially the C677T MTHFR mutation) learn that methylfolate is critical to take – and that folic acid is critical to avoid. The issue is methylfolate can cause more harm than good if not started at the right time... View Article
Have one or two copies of the MTHFR mutation? Don’t know what to do? Looking for what people call ‘MTHFR treatment’? After working with 1000’s of individuals with this defect, I’ve developed a ‘MTHFR treatment’ which may help a significant number of people. It’s not really a ‘MTHFR mutation treatment’ – it’s a way of... View Article
How is that the path we take in life is somehow absolutely appropriate and fitting for us? Becoming a naturopathic physician with a specialty in environmental medicine and nutrigenomics, I am stunned at how critical this path was for me – and for my family. If I had not chosen this path, two of my... View Article
UPDATE: June 25, 2019 MTHFR and pregnancy is a bigger deal than most doctors want to admit. It’s not a problem and it’s not scary. It’s something that you need to be aware of and address. I’m glad you’re here because you are aware that having MTHFR and pregnancy is a big deal. What’s really... View Article
I am hearing and experiencing more and more people who are responding poorly to folic acid whether it be folic acid or methylfolate. Why are people with MTHFR mutations responding poorly to methylfolate!? It doesn’t make sense right? People with MTHFR mutations and high homocysteine – especially those who are homozygous MTHFR – should respond... View Article
Many are asking me, “Dr Ben, I am taking this ________. Is that any good for C677T or A1298C or…?” I am finding that I am answering, “No” too often. I have here all the top homocysteine-lowering medications which are prescribed commonly by doctors. Keep in mind that many doctors do not understand nutritional biochemistry.... View Article
MTHFR gene mutations can cause absolutely no symptoms at all. They may also increase susceptibility to severe health conditions. Research is still pending on which medical conditions are caused by, or at least partially attributed to, the MTHFR gene mutations. I actually don’t think any of these are actually caused by MTHFR mutations. I would... View Article
MTHFR? This Course is For You
MTHFR? This Course is For You
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