145 - What is MTHFR and Could It Be Causing You Health Problems? w/ Dr. Ben Lynch

In today’s episode, Dr. Lynch and I discuss the significance of the MTHFR gene, which is responsible for producing the most active form of folate in our bodies, known as methylfolate. Dr. Lynch emphasizes the importance of methylation, a process that methylfolate supports, which is crucial for various bodily functions including DNA repair, detoxification, and neurotransmitter synthesis. A significant portion of our conversation revolves around the detrimental effects of folic acid, a synthetic form of folate that can actually worsen health issues for those with MTHFR variants. Dr. Lynch provides compelling evidence on why we should avoid folic acid and opt for natural food sources of folate or supplements with methylfolate. We also touched upon the relationship between MTHFR variants and mental health. Dr. Lynch shares how imbalances in methylation can lead to mental health issues and the importance of maintaining optimal levels of homocysteine for mental well-being. Tune in now to learn more! Dr. Lynch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenlynch/?hl=en Seeking Health Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seeking.health/?hl=en Dr. Lynch Prenatals: https://www.seekinghealth.com/collections/prenatal-vitamins/products/prenatal-essentials Dr. Lynch StrateGene Report: https://www.seekinghealth.com/products/strategene-report?_pos=1&_sid=16d921a7a&_ss=r Use code JUSTINGREDIENTS at Seeking Health: https://www.seekinghealth.com/?mct=bbPdyeyg&ref=bbPdyeyg Folic Acid Paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31205715/ For 40% off at the Be Healthy Utah Conference Use Code JUST40 for 40% off your tickets at https://www.behealthyutah.com/ Want more Just Ingredients content: https://www.instagram.com/stories/just.ingredients/3277567597818090802/ https://www.instagram.com/just.ingredients.podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/2433401933539581/ Find our non-toxic product line here: https://justingredients.us/