What is the MTHFR gene health, and why does it matter? It means that the more you look after your diet, lifestyle, sleep, stress, toxins and do exercise, the more healthy your genes are. Just because you have a genetic change, it doesn’t mean there is a problem. However, the more stress you have, the […]
Gluten is ubiquitous in many processed foods of today, this should come as a concern, as it negatively affects some of us without ever knowing it is the cause. Individuals with gluten sensitivity and MTHFR can be dealt a double blow where the conditions of both symptoms may amplify each other. We will look at
It is well known that exercise is good for us, it’s plain to see when we are provided with all the evidence of the benefits one can gain from regular exercise. Although exercise is mostly known for weight-loss, which plays a role in maintaining a healthy balanced life, it can provide us with so much
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Is there a link between Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and MTHFR gene mutations? Some women are unfortunate enough to have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS despite not showing any signs or symptoms typical to this health problem. When symptoms like being overweight, diabetes or extra androgens are an issue in women’s health, we have to
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What can you do to make sure you homocysteine does not become a problem? If homocysteine is a problem, what do you do? First, we need to gain an awareness of how the body uses and metabolizes homocysteine. Second, you will want to ensure you are getting enough B vitamins, folate and trimethylglycine (TMG). B
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High homocysteine – it can affect your brain, your heart and your pregnancy. Hyperhomocysteinemia, the condition of having too much homocysteine, causes numerous health issues within the body. If you would like to know more about homocysteine before reading this article, you can check out “What’s All the Fuss about Homocysteine”. This article will cover
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How to find out if you have the MTHFR gene mutation? MTHFR is an essential enzyme involved in the metabolism of dietary folate and links the folate metabolism with the ‘homocysteine-methionine’ pathway. These pathways are important for optimal cellular functioning – synthesis of amino acids, proteins, lipids, DNA/RNA, gene switching, neurotransmitters, hormones, and immune function.
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23.3 million, that’s a big number! …by 2030 more than 23 million people will die annually from cardiovascular disease (CVD) (World Health Organisation) Cardiovascular disease is already the number one cause of death globally, with more people dying annually from CVDs than from any other cause. But what do we mean when we talk cardiovascular
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What Is Vitiligo? Vitiligo is a condition in which white patches develop on the skin. Vitiligo is caused by a loss of pigment in the skin, due to destruction of pigment-forming cells called melanocytes. The exact cause of the destruction of these cells is not known. One possible explanation might be that the body’s immune
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological condition that affects a person’s control of their body movements. It is not contagious and is thought to have a genetic aspect. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are caused by the progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the middle area of the brain. This causes
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