Hydroxocobalamin is a precursor to methylcobalamin and Vitamin B12. It is usually prescribed in conditions where B12 cannot be properly absorbed in the gut. It is manufactured naturally as a therapeutic agent with the help of your gut bacteria.1 Hydroxocobalamin is red in color and plays an integral part in DNA replication and synthesis, proper
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Methylcobalamin, also referred to as MeB12 and MeCbl, is a member of the cobalamin family and is one of the naturally occurring coenzyme forms of cobalamin found in the human body. Structurally, Methylcobalamin exists in octahedral form with Cobalt (III) at the center containing metal alkyl bonds[1]. It is considered an equivalent to cobalamin and
Are You Suffering From B12 Deficiency? I believe one of the most overlooked deficiencies in Australia, and probably worldwide, is B12 deficiency. [thrive_link color=’purple’ link=’https://forms.gle/wdS2uNAxDaisBDw67′ target=’_blank’ size=’medium’ align=”]TAKE THE B12 QUIZ[/thrive_link] Our reference ranges are too low and so people don’t really notice when they’re B12 deficient. Just this morning I saw a beautiful couple for fertility
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We already know that vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is an essential nutrient for pregnancy, because it is important for cell growth and baby development. Specifically, B12 works together with folate for the syntheses of DNA, RNA, lipids and proteins inside the cells. Most importantly, B12 and folate are both critical in homocysteine metabolism, DNA methylation,
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We learned previously that there are differences between folic acid and methyl folate when they are taken by pregnant women. New scientific studies reveal more of the risks of folic acid intake in pregnancy. Additionally, even though adequate folate intake is necessary in the safety and health of pregnancy, new research shows that folic acid
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There is no question that the future of medicine will be in analysing a person’s genetics, with a detailed family history and addressing the genetic inefficiencies of that person. As naturopaths, we will be required to understand more of the mechanisms that drive a person to ill health. Yes, the environment is key, however, there
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Is your home filled with hormone, MTHFR and fertility friendly products? Endocrine Disruptors (ED) are a group of synthetic, man-made chemicals that have permeated many/most aspects of our modern lives. Known to have negative effects on the reproductive system, endocrine disruptors have the capacity to damage or kill cells, influence genetic expression and alter the
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Bisphenol A: BPA or Bisphenol A is a common chemical found in plastics and has been in large scale industrial use since the 1960’s. This chemical is found primarily in two substances – polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, with consumers then exposed to BPA via using plastic storage containers, drinking from plastic water bottles, eating foods
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Folate is important for the overall methylation and synthesis of DNA, which is critical to your baby’s development. But it’s particularly essential for the growth and replication of neural cells. We see this in cases of neural tube defects, and pregnant women know to increase folate consumption to prevent them. However, folate deficiency during pregnancy
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Anencephaly, spina bifida and encephalocele are the most common types of Neural Tube Defects (NTD’s), and develop due to the failure of the neural tube to close between the 3rd and 4th week of embryonic development. While science still debates the true cause of NTD’s, there can be no doubt that the introduction of mandatory
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