What does it mean? My genetic test says -/- +/- or +/+ There are three possible results for every SNP. A given Single Nucleotide Polymorphism SNP (gene variant: “mutation”) may occur in one or both copies of the gene. If found in only one copy, you are heterozygous...

MTHFR: How to Optimize Fertility and Pregnancy MTHFR (methyl-tetrahydrofolate reductase). It is an enzyme in your body that converts the folate you eat (like leafy greens and legumes) into the active form called 5-MTHF or 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate. It controls the...

Heart Health, Homocysteine and Your Genes by Jean-Marc Sobczyk, ND According to the CDC, Heart disease is still the first leading cause of death in the US. In 2017, more than 650000 people died from heart disease. (1) What is Homocysteine? Homocysteine is a type of...

Do You Speak MTHFR? Think about a truck (what you eat, your diet, your digestion) transporting a load of dark leafy greens (your primary source of folate: also known as B9) on a highway. Approaching the city there is toll booth (the MTHFR enzyme), to go through your...

Tick  Bite: How To Safely Remove A Tick. What to Do Next?  Summer is here. Do you enjoy spending your time at the beach or prefer quieter places, hiking in nature far from the crowd? Did you know that you could get infected with Lyme disease after a tick bite? Tick is...

SAMe For Individuals With MTHFR Mutation: A Double-edged Sword? Should I take SAMe If I have an MTHFR Mutation? If you have an MTHFR mutation and are suffering from Brain fog, anxiety, allergies, low mood. You might be tempted to start taking SAMe. SAMe is made...