Part 1: Methylation and Why It Matters

The methylation cycle.

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occurs billions of times every second to control the genetic expression of virtually every cell in the body

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Having an MTHFR genetic mutation may decrease the number of methylation cycles happening in the body

if you find out you’ve got an MTHFR mutation, it isn’t doomsday.

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over 50% of all people have at least one faulty copy of the MTHFR gene

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fatigue, digestive issues, headaches, nervous system dysregulation, and mood, endocrine and sleep disorders

foods and spices from Traditional Chinese Medicine and how they can support the wood element

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Content created and contributed by AIMC student Erin Stewart.