Filtered Water Supports MTHFR
December 15, 2016 12:29 am 52 CommentsWhat you drink impacts your MTHFR gene. We all know that tap water is not ideal. Arsenic levels are a... View Article
Author Archives for Dr. Ben Lynch
Recurrent Miscarriage and MTHFR is a Significant Discovery
November 1, 2016 4:49 pm 52 CommentsRecurrent miscarriage may be associated with MTHFR. Yet, many health professionals dismiss this heavily researched association. Does this sound familiar: “I... View Article
What Causes Down Syndrome? MTHFR?
September 28, 2016 7:35 pm 28 CommentsWhat causes Down Syndrome? I know you are searching for answers. Why? Do you have a child with Down Syndrome?... View Article
Bedwetting and MTHFR?
June 15, 2015 7:53 pm 81 CommentsBedwetting is Normal . . . to a Point Diapers on newborns must be used because their nervous system is... View Article
Histamine Intolerance, MTHFR and Methylation
June 11, 2015 9:46 pm 214 CommentsHistamine intolerance is becoming more and more prevalent. I have it. I also have MTHFR and susceptible to methylation deficiency.... View Article
Is MTHFR Related to X Condition? X Disease? X Symptom? X Syndrome?
June 10, 2015 4:45 pm 45 CommentsI observe and hear these types of questions all the time: “Is MTHFR related to schizophrenia?” “Is MTHFR related to itchy skin?”... View Article
Nitrous Oxide, MTHFR and Trouble
February 6, 2015 8:19 pm 147 CommentsNitrous oxide side effects are real. The pun of how laughing gas is no laughing matter is pretty worn out;... View Article
Benefits of Sauna and How to Sauna
January 13, 2015 12:45 am 110 CommentsBenefits of sauna are plentiful. Issue is one must know how to sauna in order to obtain these incredible benefits. All... View Article
MTHFR’s are Toxic: Reduce Body Burden – Part 1
December 9, 2014 4:02 am 128 CommentsLet’s face it. We’re all loaded with chemicals, toxins, heavy metals, and biological waste products of various types. You’re loaded.... View Article
Preventing Methylfolate Side Effects
November 26, 2014 3:37 am 541 CommentsThe most read article on MTHFR.Net is ‘Methylfolate Side Effects‘. That’s unfortunate. Avoiding side effects caused by methylfolate is ideal.... View Article
Folic Acid Awareness Week 2015: Want Awareness? Here You Go
January 8, 2014 7:44 am 80 CommentsOptimizing the health of unborn children is my passion. I am pleased to state that January is named National Birth... View Article
DNA Testing: Is it Worth It or Too Inconsistent?
January 1, 2014 12:10 am 39 CommentsDNA testing is the new trend and everyone seems to peeking into what their DNA results uncover. Obviously, I am... View Article
MTHFR and Thyroid Disorders
July 18, 2013 4:01 am 12 CommentsDid you know that your genes are affecting your thyroid? Whether you like it or not, genetic defects are at... View Article
Two Day Seminar on MTHFR, Methylation and Clinical Nutrigenomics
July 1, 2013 8:43 pm 29 CommentsOn October 12 – 13, 2013, Bastyr University is hosting me for a full two day seminar on the topic... View Article
Is MTHFR Affecting Your Pregnancy?
May 24, 2013 11:32 pm 28 CommentsYou’ve finally decided it is time to become a loving parent. Birth control has stopped, prenatal vitamins have begun and... View Article
MTHFR Questions? Methylation Questions? Ask
September 20, 2012 6:25 am 93 CommentsIn order for me to help you more effectively, I want to know exactly what your questions are. Questions will... View Article
Methylation Inhibited by Candida’s Toxin
September 8, 2012 1:36 am 30 CommentsRepairing the digestive system and optimizing the flora should be one of the first steps in correcting methylation deficiency. There... View Article
Overmethylation and Undermethylation: Case Study
June 27, 2012 11:37 pm 143 CommentsI am going to share with you a classic situation which happens all the time. I hear it a few... View Article
Folic Acid: Increase in MTHFR and Autism?
May 11, 2012 7:04 am 32 CommentsIf we sit back and evaluate the dates when folic acid fortification began and the fast rise of autism –... View Article
L-Methylfolate, Methylfolate, 5-MTHF, L-5-MTHF. What is the Difference!?
April 5, 2012 10:30 pm 171 CommentsL-methylfolate has many different names which adds to confusion. Those with MTHFR mutations scan labels, read websites or listen to... View Article
Metformin and MTHFR: Potential for Decreased Methylation
April 2, 2012 7:15 pm 10 CommentsDiabetes Type II is highly prevalent and one of the fastest growing medical conditions in the United States. The best... View Article
Folate Blood Test: How Much Methylfolate Should You Take?
March 22, 2012 8:54 pm 144 CommentsWhen one is diagnosed with a MTHFR mutation, the first thing typically prescribed is methylfolate – or, incorrectly, folic acid... View Article
MTHFR Mutation? Oral Contraceptives Not Recommended
March 16, 2012 12:25 am 29 CommentsBirth control, in the form of oral contraception, is known to lower folate levels in women. Obviously, this is undesirable... View Article
Elevated Homocysteine Level or Laboratory Error?
March 2, 2012 2:26 am 78 CommentsHaving MTHFR mutations increases the likelihood of elevated homocysteine levels. Monitoring your homocysteine level is critical especially if elevated. The... View Article
Methylfolate Side Effects
March 1, 2012 9:11 am 1,300 CommentsL-Methylfolate is a remarkable nutrient yet it can create significant side effects. Those who have MTHFR mutations (especially the C677T... View Article
MTHFR Mutation? Start Here to Learn
February 24, 2012 10:10 am 511 CommentsHave one or two copies of the MTHFR mutation? Don’t know what to do? Looking for what people call ‘MTHFR... View Article
Dr Lynch Family: Myriad of MTHFR Mutations
February 5, 2012 9:54 am 45 CommentsHow is that the path we take in life is somehow absolutely appropriate and fitting for us? Becoming a naturopathic... View Article
MTHFR Research
January 27, 2012 9:57 am 30 CommentsMTHFR research is growing at an exponential rate. Update June 2021: Currently, there are 7,813 research articles published on MTHFR... View Article
MTHFR Testing? Get your MTHFR Test Here
January 25, 2012 9:31 am 65 CommentsMTHFR Testing is important – and inexpensive. The benefits of MTHFR testing are tremendous as it allows you to be... View Article
MTHFR and Pregnancy
January 20, 2012 11:35 am 337 CommentsUPDATE: June 25, 2019 MTHFR and pregnancy is a bigger deal than most doctors want to admit. It’s not a... View Article
“MTHFRade” is the MTHFR Drink Formula. Have yours yet?
January 19, 2012 7:50 am 73 CommentsHaving done 1000’s of consults for MTHFR and working with nearly triple that through email correspondence, I have seen a trend... View Article
MTHFR A1298C Mutation: Some Information on A1298C MTHFR Mutations
November 30, 2011 4:16 am 677 CommentsThere is little known about the A1298C MTHFR mutation. Or so it seems. Research seems to ignore it almost completely... View Article
Taking Folate and Feeling Badly? Methylation Requires Balance
November 15, 2011 2:27 am 36 CommentsI am hearing and experiencing more and more people who are responding poorly to folic acid whether it be folic... View Article
What is MTHFR?
November 4, 2011 1:20 am 135 Comments“What is MTHFR?” When people ask, ‘What is MTHFR?’, do they mean what is the MTHFR gene or do they... View Article
MTHFR Status of Both Mother and Father Affect Your Baby
September 25, 2011 8:03 am 44 CommentsUpdate on 6/24/2021: Women are finding this article to be extremely useful. Please read this article fully. Evaluate the list... View Article
Calling MTHFR Doctors
September 19, 2011 11:40 pm 8 CommentsDear Healthcare Professional: MTHFR mutations affect a significant amount of the population and the effects of MTHFR mutations are significant.... View Article
Comparison of Homocysteine Support Products
September 13, 2011 12:15 am 107 CommentsMany are asking me, “Dr Ben, I am taking this ________. Is that any good for C677T or A1298C or…?”... View Article
MTHFR Mutations and Associated Conditions
September 7, 2011 9:43 am 277 CommentsMTHFR gene mutations can cause absolutely no symptoms at all. They may also increase susceptibility to severe health conditions. Research... View Article
