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Episode 29: The Monday Advantage: Understanding MTHFR and Why Your Body Might Not Be Detoxifying Properly

Episode 29: The Monday Advantage: Understanding MTHFR and Why Your Body Might Not Be Detoxifying Properly

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 Episode 29: The Monday Advantage: Understanding MTHFR and Why Your Body Might Not Be Detoxifying Properly Are you doing everything right—eating clean, exercising regularly, sleeping well, managing stress—but still struggling with chronic fatigue, persistent inflammation, slow recovery, or brain fog? The missing piece might be the MTHFR gene mutation—a genetic variant that affects 40-60% of the population and can significantly impact your body's ability to detoxify, produce energy, control inflammation, and heal from injury. Most people who have it don't even know it. In today's episode, we break down exactly what MTHFR is, why it matters, how to know if you have it, and the evidence-based protocol to optimize your methylation and transform your health. What You'll Learn: The Two-Path Comparison: Person A (working against their genetics) vs. Person B (working with their genetics)—and how knowledge changes everythingWhat is MTHFR? Understanding methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase and its critical role in methylationWhy Methylation Matters: Its essential role in: Detoxification (eliminating toxins, heavy metals, metabolic waste)DNA repair and gene expressionNeurotransmitter production (serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, melatonin)Energy production (mitochondrial function and ATP)Inflammation controlCardiovascular health (converting homocysteine to methionine) How MTHFR Mutations Impact Your Health: Enzyme function can be reduced by 20-70%, creating a bottleneck in your methylation cycleThe 10 Common Symptoms of MTHFR: Chronic fatigue and low energyPersistent inflammation and pain (joint pain, muscle aches, headaches, autoimmune conditions)Slow recovery and healingBrain fog and cognitive issuesMood disorders (depression, anxiety, irritability)Cardiovascular issues (high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, heart disease)Digestive issues (IBS, food sensitivities, leaky gut)Hormonal imbalances (PMS, endometriosis, fibroids)Sensitivity to toxins and medicationsFamily history of cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, mood disorders The MTHFR Optimization Protocol: A 7-step targeted approach: Get Tested: Identify your MTHFR genetic status, homocysteine levels, nutrient deficiencies, and overall methylation capacityOptimize Folate Intake: Avoid synthetic folic acid, focus on methylfolate (5-MTHF) and natural food sourcesSupport Methylation with Active B Vitamins: Methylcobalamin (B12), Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (B6), Riboflavin (B2)Support Detoxification Pathways: NAC, alpha-lipoic acid, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, plus liver-supporting herbsReduce Toxic Load: Dietary and environmental changes to minimize toxin exposureOptimize Gut Health: Probiotics, fermented foods, prebiotic fiber, healing leaky gutManage Stress: Box breathing, sleep optimization, sunlight, movement, reducing overcommitment The 5 Benefits of MTHFR Optimization: Increased energy and reduced fatigueReduced inflammation and painFaster recovery and healingImproved mental clarity and moodBetter long-term health (reduced cardiovascular and autoimmune disease risk) Key Takeaways: Your genetics aren't your destiny. They're just information. If you have the MTHFR mutation, you don't have a broken body. You just need a personalized approach that supports your methylation pathways. Critical Warning About Folic Acid: If you have MTHFR, synthetic folic acid (found in most multivitamins and fortified foods) can actually make the problem worse by blocking folate receptors and preventing your body from using the little methylfolate it can produce. Why You Need Personalized Testing: The specific forms and amounts of nutrients you need depend on your genetic variant, your current nutrient levels, and your symptoms. Taking too much of certain B vitamins can actually create imbalances. This is why testing is critical. Natural Food Sources of Folate: Dark leafy greensBroccoli and Brussels sproutsAsparagusAvocadoLegumes (lentils, chickpeas, black beans)BeetsCitrus fruits Key Nutrients for Methylation Support: Methylfolate (5-MTHF or L-methylfolate) - the active form your body can useMethylcobalamin - active form of B12Pyridoxal-5-phosphate - active form of B6Riboflavin - B2, especially important for certain MTHFR variants Detoxification Support: N-acetylcysteine (NAC) - supports glutathione productionAlpha-lipoic acid - helps with toxin eliminationMagnesium - required for 300+ enzymatic reactionsZinc - supports immune function and detoxificationSelenium - critical for glutathione functionVitamin C - supports Phase 1 and Phase 2 liver detoxificationHerbs: Milk thistle, dandelion root, turmeric, ginger Get Tested at Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness: If you've been doing everything right but still struggling with chronic fatigue, persistent inflammation, slow recovery, brain fog, or unexplained symptoms, it's time to dig deeper. Don't guess. Get tested. At Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness, we can help you: Get tested for the MTHFR gene ...
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