Folic Acid Fortification, Increase in MTHFR and Rise in Autism?

by on May 11, 2012 in MTHFR and Pregnancy

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 [...]

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MTHFR Interview: Starlene Stewart of Gaps Diet Journey with Dr Lynch

by on May 4, 2012 in Consultations

Starlene Stewart of Gaps Diet Journey and I discussed MTHFR for 2 hours while also answering questions from callers. If you were not able to attend the interview, or you’d like to listen to it again, you may do so here:     People’s lives change for the better once MTHFR is addressed properly – [...]

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Methylation and MTHFR Defects: Presentation

by on April 25, 2012 in MTHFR Mutations

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Recurrent Miscarriage Causes: Look Beyond the Woman

by on April 6, 2012 in MTHFR and Pregnancy

Recurrent miscarriages have numerous causes making them difficult to isolate. The causes of recurrent miscarriage may also be multifaceted – and often are. While the topic of recurrent miscarriage causes has no end in site due to continued research, a major point needs to be addressed which is often overlooked. To make this point clearly and [...]

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L-Methylfolate, Methylfolate, 5-MTHF, L-5-MTHF. What is the Difference!?

by on April 5, 2012 in MTHFR Mutations

Those with MTHFR mutations scan labels, read websites or listen to their doctors rattle of conflicting terms for a nutrient they really need. Understanding which form of methylfolate is best must be clear. Why all the confusion? Because there are so many different terms used for methylfolate. By the end, you will understand everything you [...]

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Ten Day Transformation Between Mother and Child

by on April 3, 2012 in MTHFR Mutations

There are two people close to me that cannot have a good time in each other’s presence. One is an adult child and the other the parent. The parent makes tiny little complaints. The younger one never does anything quite right. They visited each other recently; the standard reluctant required visit. I was surprised to [...]

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Metformin and MTHFR: Bad Connection

by on April 2, 2012 in MTHFR Mutations

Diabetes Type II is highly prevalent and one of the fastest growing medical conditions in the United States. The best way to reduce becoming a type 2 diabetic is by choosing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Period. For many, the transition to a healthy lifestyle and diet takes time and may be difficult. Thus, many [...]

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Endometriosis and MTHFR: A Connection

by on March 24, 2012 in MTHFR Mutations

Endometriosis is a female health disorder that is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease characterized by growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity.[1] First question you should be asking yourself is: Why would endometrial tissue grow in other areas of the body?? Before the connection is shared between MTHFR and endometriosis, one must understand what is [...]

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How Much Methylfolate Should I Take? Find Out

by on March 22, 2012 in MTHFR Mutations

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 [...]

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Why MTHFR is Becoming Recognized

by on March 16, 2012 in MTHFR and Pregnancy

For millenia, humans have walked the planet. We’ve continued to evolve and develop as a species: walking upright less ‘fur’ learned farming and ranching further understanding of how the world works further understanding of how biochemistry works transportation communication creating and developing new technologies eliminating or seriously reducing common causes of death In our on-going [...]

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