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Health BlogMay 12, 2021

Why do I need methylated B Vitamins?

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Many vitamins and minerals go through the methylation cycle meaning a methyl group is added to a molecule to turn it into its active form. Individuals with MTHFR and other genetic methylation errors are unable to efficiently create the methylated versions of those certain vitamins and minerals. Those with MTHFR specifically cannot make enough 5-MTHF, an activated form of folate, which in turn prohibits the ability to methylate other vitamins. These errors can lead to a number of cellular deficiencies which can cause chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression (BASICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A SLUG) and

FacebookNov 4, 2020

In this week's video I discuss a Meta - Analysis where I draw correlations between Crohn's disease, Ulcerative…

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In this week's video I discuss a Meta - Analysis where I draw correlations between Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, other inflammatory bowel diseases and B12 / folate deficiencies. What is unclear, however, is which is causing which? Ta

YouTubeAug 29, 2026

MTHFR and the Never-Ending Sugar Crash Cycle: Why You’re Tired, Craving Sugar, and Chasing Energy A

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…u have one of these MTHFR snips, that really has to do with folate production, folate manufacturing, folate, just the way folate's used throughout our cells. [music] But, it's not the end- all beall for everything folate. We're really talki…

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