Methylation, the MTHFR gene, and your health.

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Methylation is an area of health that has received a lot of attention lately but these issues are a lot more common than most people realize. In fact, approximately 40-60% of the population has genetic variations that affect methylation and can create a wide variety of health issues ranging from headaches to heart disease.
Today's video is part of a 2-part series on methylation. In part 1, here, we will introduce the concept of methylation, how it affects you, where things can go wrong, and how to test!
Timestamp
00:00 - Introduction
02:37 - What is methylation?
03:25 - Examples of methylation's roles inside the body
07:05 - The causes of methylation issues - genetic and environmental
15:42 - How to test for methylation issues

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@Earth_to_Kensho...ComeInKensho 4 ай бұрын

I'm being tested in February. I was just talking about this. I appreciate this. Thanks! I'm sharing this video with him now.

@dr.robinlewis 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing it! I hope it helps 🙂

@carlor.s.4742 4 ай бұрын

Great info & looking forward to Part 2!

@dr.robinlewis 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. It will arrive in exactly 2 weeks :)

@drytropics 11 күн бұрын

A homocysteine blood test is by far cheaper and easier than a DNA test, and actually shows if any DNA polymorphisms are causing a methylation cycle dysfunction. If homocysteine is raised then it's time to get a DNA test to see why. Mine was at 48 umol/L when I required my first coronary artery stent. Now due to Hyperhomocysteinemia Accelerated Atherosclerosis I've required six more angiograms and 5 more stents in just the past four years.

@dr.robinlewis 11 күн бұрын

Yes, that is mostly correct. Having the MTHFR gene mutation or other genetic methylation issues does not guarantee you will have a problem with homocysteine and the only way to confirm it’s a current problem is a blood test.

@cornypinkuni9519 Ай бұрын

Very well presented, thank you.

@dr.robinlewis Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for the kind comment 🙂

@julieparker9298 4 ай бұрын

Great information

@dr.robinlewis 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@bigchungus6958 18 күн бұрын

Hi, Dr. Lewis! Your information and breakdown was extremely helpful. I found that anytime I take choline supplements (CDP-Choline and/or huperzine-a) or even just eating eggs I get depressed and have no motivation to do anything. The same happens when I take l methionine. I recently found some information online (there isn’t much about it though) about others that have similar responses and one person commented that it is likely caused by a MTHFR methylation issue. I went back and looked at my results and sure enough, I have the C677T variant. Are you familiar with why this is? How does choline interact with the methylation cycle and what could potentially cause this uncommon reaction?

@davidvonallmen19 5 күн бұрын

I also have the C667T variant and have had all sorts of problems with energy and lethargy. I eat eggs every single day for breakfast and it never occurred to me that the eggs could be causing this problem. I thought those of us with methylation deficiency are supposed to do better by supplementing choline and methionine. Maybe I'll cut them out and see if there's a difference, but I would love to hear any input you have on this, Dr. Lewis. And @bigchungus6958 if you could link to any discussions of this you think would be informative, I would greatly appreciate it!

@RaylynnDyk-yt4pd 18 күн бұрын

Hey Dr! I am wondering what you have to say about a heterozygous with both the A & C mutation?

@drytropics 11 күн бұрын

SAMe can actually raise homocysteine in some people. Creatine is better and safer and leaves about 50% of available SAMe for other purposes.

@derikthomas5694 4 ай бұрын

Hi Dr. Robin, I enjoyed your video's on this testing. I had the MTHFR genetic blood test done from my PCP about 4 weeks ago. I've been a wreck my whole life and I had to get this testing done. RESULT: POSITIVE FOR TWO COPIES OF THE A1298C VARIANT. My PCP that is an MD isn't familiar with this test and told me I needed to find someone else to explain the results. I am in Arkansas and have contacted five Naturopathic doctors according to google, and they can't explain anything about the results or who could help me. What other type of doctor is knowledgeable in this area to help me figure this out so I can get my son tested?

@dr.robinlewis 4 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for the watch :) That’s frustrating that even the local NDs are up to date on this. I know that some chiropractors or osteopathic doctors can be knowledgeable as well, but definitely check ahead of time as many aren’t. I hope you find someone! This is such a common issue

@dr.robinlewis 4 ай бұрын

Also, the genetic test don’t always have to come from a provider. I believe public companies like 23&me let anyone order their kits directly.

@derikthomas5694 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for that information, and I look forward to watching more of your videos.

@user-fx6hf1fv9d 6 күн бұрын

search environmental naturopaths

@thesilverone94 20 сағат бұрын

@@derikthomas5694Hi Derik, how did you get on? Did you manage to find a practitioner? Regards.