MTHFR.Net (MP3) show

MTHFR.Net (MP3)

Summary: MTHFR.net is the leading resource for unbiased, researched information strictly about the MTHFR mutation.

Podcasts:

 MTHFR and Thyroid Disorders | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60 minutes

Did you know that your genes are affecting your thyroid? Whether you like it or not, genetic defects are at work in your body, directly or indirectly interfering with thyroid production.  In this enlightening and informative presentation, Dr Lynch and Dr Christianson delve into an area of medicine called ‘methylation’ and ‘nutrigenomics.’ Be sure to inform your healthcare professional about this recording as they will not want to miss out on cutting edge thyroid research. Listen here (simply press the > button): Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes  Download the podcast file here to listen on your own device. Nutritional Support: Consider HomocysteX Plus for supporting riboflavin requirements and the MTHFR defect. Be sure to discuss appropriate dose with your physician. Full Video Presentation of MTHFR and Thyroid Disorders: Questions? Comments? This making a connection for you? Post below.

 Dr Lynch Family: Myriad of MTHFR Mutations | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18

[Press the " > " button above and turn up your volume.] Listen to Dr Lynch discuss his recent findings of how his entire family has MTHFR mutations – and some severe forms. How is that the path we take in life is somehow absolutely appropriate and fitting for us? Becoming a naturopathic physician with a specialty in environmental medicine and nutrigenomics, I am stunned at how critical this path was for me – and for my family. If I had not chosen this path, two of my boys would most likely be quite autistic, my wife would be suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and my health would have been severely compromised. As one who has spent a lot of time with MTHFR research and working with countless clients with MTHFR, I can safely say I am quite well-versed in MTHFR mutations. I was waiting until my new comprehensive genetic test was nearly completed before I tested myself and my family for MTHFR. As I nervously opened the PDF documents for each member of my family, I was blown away. (I am glad I was on vacation when I opened these documents.) Theodor Lynch, Male, Age 3: Homozygous A1298C + Heterozygous C677T Mathew Lynch, Male, Age 6: Heterozygous A1298C + Heterozygous C677T Tasman Lynch, Male, Age 9, Heterozygous C677T Nadia Lynch, Female, Age 35, Heterozygous A1298C Benjamin Lynch, Male, Age 38, Heterozygous A1298C + Heterozygous C677T My mindset totally shifted from simply being a father to suddenly being my childrens’ guide and physician. Without my assistance, their future is grim. “Oh, shit.” Yes. Those were the exact words when I saw Theodor’s and Mathew’s test results. A million concerns ran through my head wondering what I should do. Then, I realized something. “I’m already doing something for them – many ‘somethings’.” Gluten Free Diet Dairy Free Diet Probiotics Sauna for whole family at least 20 times a year Filtered water No carpets in the house Air purification Organic food Very limited processed foods No artificial soaps, odors, perfumes No cleaning solutions – just natural soaps, vinegar Limited pressboard in our home Organic bedding and mattresses Multivitamin with methylfolate, pure fish oil, CoQ10, Cal/Mag, vitamin D3 Limited sugar intake No soda Highly active in sports and outdoors for all of us Studying piano Speaking and learning Russian All of these are critical to treating MTHFR mutations. Many doctors typically tell their patients with newly diagnosed MTHFR mutations: “Take 5 mg of folic acid a day and you’ll be fine.” “MTHFR is nothing to worry about.” “Take 1 x 15 mg Deplin daily and you’ll be great.” “Take NeevoDHA while pregnant along with Lovenox and all will be great.” All of these recommendations are wrong – in my opinion. If you are not doing 1 through 16 above, then you are not fully addressing your MTHFR mutation. Let me give you some more background:  Both Mathew and Theo were slow to speak yet are quite healthy overall. Mathew’s speech is now fantastic yet he has an accent – I believe this comes from his mother’s thick Russian accent. She was his one and only person to interact with – well – besides his older brother.  I was not around in his younger years (medical school is extremely demanding for 5 years). Then add on the fact that Mathew was not in an English speaking daycare/preschool until later. Slow speech can be attributed to a few things in Mathew’s and Theo’s life: We’re a bilingual family: Russian and English Summers spent in Russia during critical language development (no English spoken). MTHFR mutations Me having been in medical school and not around much to interact with my children. Not starting an English preschool or interaction with many other English speaking children until later – age 5 for Mathew. Theodor is in Russian preschool now. I smiled when I saw my wife’s MTHFR results. I test her for everything and she nearly always comes back squeaky clean yet she suffered [...]

 Prenatal Supplementation: Optimizing your Future Child | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29

Prenatal Supplementation: Optimizing your Future Child  General supplement recommendations for those who are pregnant, regardless of the MTHFR mutation Provides insight into which supplements are needed while pregnant….and…why. Provides dietary suggestions to increase calcium and magnesium levels. Explains the importance of why nutrients are so critical during pregnancy Provides specific supplement recommendations along with suggested amounts and when to take. Download to your iPod or listen later: Download podcast (right click your mouse and select ‘Save as’) Supplements mentioned in podcast: Active CoQH: provides 50 mg of pure ubiquinol in small easy-to-swallow gelatin capsules. Soy free. Best to take with food anytime of day. Consider 1 daily. Sublingual Active B12 with Methylfolate: provides 1 mg of methylfolate and 800 mcg of methylfolate in a small sublingual tablet. Consider placing 1 tablet under the tongue in the morning upon rising and another 30 minutes before lunch. Your physician may desire you to take 2 tablets under the tongue twice a day. Vegetarian. L-5-MTHF: provides 1 mg of methylfolate as Metafolin. Take as directed by your healthcare professional. Useful to increase your methylfolate levels incrementally if higher amounts are needed or recommended by your physician. Vitamin D360: provides 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 in a pure base of extra virgin olive oil. Kosher ingredients. Vegetarian. Consider taking 3 drops daily or 21 drops once a week. Recommended to take 6,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily while pregnant and breastfeeding. Have your physician monitor your vitamin D blood levels. ProBiota 12 Powder: provides 50 billion beneficial bacteria in 12 strains in a great tasting powder that is easy to tolerate. Simply take 1/8th teaspoon and place directly into your mouth after dinner nightly. Chewable Cal/Mag Plus D: provides 25% of daily calcium and 25% of daily magnesium per chewable tablet. Consider chewing one with lunch and dinner. Optimal Chia Seeds: provides additional food-based calcium, magnesium and trace minerals – and protein – in a very healthy form. Consider making Chia Seed Gel in the evening and taking 1 tablespoon between meals to help absorb toxins and encourage healthy bowel movements. Optimal Vitamin E: provides 400 IU of mixed tocopherals in an easy-to-swallow gelatin capsule. Vitamin E is an excellent antioxidant and also supports healthy blood flow. Optimal Krill Oil: provides 12 mg of astaxanthin along with EPA/DHA that crosses the blood-brain-barrier as it is in a base of phosphatidylcholine. Consider taking 1 gelatin capsule daily anytime of day with some food. Optimal Fish Oil: provides potent amounts of EPA/DHA in the triglyceride form which is better absorbed than the ethyl ester forms. Consider taking 2 capsules daily with a meal anytime of day. OR Optimal Fish Oil Liquid: provides EPA/DHA in an excellent tasting liquid that may be added to smoothies or taken straight with some food. Consider taking 1 tablespoon daily. Prenatal Multivitamin: There are very few prenatals that meet a high enough standard for me to recommend. The following are the multivitamins I do recommend for now: Thorne Basic Prenatal: for those with constipation due to iron, this may not be a good fit. Xymogen Prenatal Essentials: pretty good overall but also has a fair amount of iron. Kid’s Optimal Multivitamin: this has very little iron in it and also requires a woman to take more methylfolate as it only has 400 mcg of methylfolate per 6 capsules; however, if one is taking the Sublingual Active B12 with Metafolin, the additional methylfolate requirement is met. Chewable Optimal Multivitamin: this has no iron, has a nice taste and requires a woman to take additional methylfolate during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Disclaimer: The information and product suggestions presented here are merely suggestions for you to consider. This information is not a prescription, treatment or diagnosis. [...]

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