Methylation is a key biochemical process that is essential for the proper functioning of almost every system in your body. It occurs billions of times per second; it helps repair your DNA on a daily basis; it controls homocysteine (an unhealthy compound that can damage blood vessels); it allows the recycling of molecules necessary for detoxification; and it helps maintain mood and keep inflammation under control.
To maintain the proper functioning of methylation you need an optimal level of B vitamins. Without sufficient B vitamins, the methylation breaks down, and the results can be catastrophic. In these cases, we can see more congenital malformations such as spina bifida, more cases of Down syndrome, and more miscarriage.
A break in methylation also puts you at …show more content…
This means: avoiding factors that limit its operation; test how your methylation works and act to optimize its operation.
Factors Affecting Your Methylation …show more content…
Like about 20% of us, you could be genetically predisposed to a high level of homocysteine.
-A poor diet.
-You need to eat a lot of green leafy vegetables to get adequate levels of B6 vitamins and folate.
- Egg yolks, meat, liver and oily fish are the main dietary sources of vitamin B12. Beware of vegan diets, they can cause deficiencies. For more information on Vitamin B 12, read: Silent Epidemic: Vitamin B12
-Excess sugar, saturated fat, coffee and alcohol deplete B vitamins and may increase homocysteine levels.
-Tobacco. Carbon monoxide from cigarette smoke inactivates vitamin B6
-Malabsorption. Conditions like digestive problems and food allergies.
-Decrease of gastric acid. Aging and other conditions can reduce the acidity of the stomach - and therefore the absorption of vitamin B12.
-Médicaments. Medications such as acid blockers, methotrexate (for cancer and arthritis and other autoimmune diseases), oral contraceptives can affect vitamin B
To maintain the proper functioning of methylation you need an optimal level of B vitamins. Without sufficient B vitamins, the methylation breaks down, and the results can be catastrophic. In these cases, we can see more congenital malformations such as spina bifida, more cases of Down syndrome, and more miscarriage.
A break in methylation also puts you at …show more content…
This means: avoiding factors that limit its operation; test how your methylation works and act to optimize its operation.
Factors Affecting Your Methylation …show more content…
Like about 20% of us, you could be genetically predisposed to a high level of homocysteine.
-A poor diet.
-You need to eat a lot of green leafy vegetables to get adequate levels of B6 vitamins and folate.
- Egg yolks, meat, liver and oily fish are the main dietary sources of vitamin B12. Beware of vegan diets, they can cause deficiencies. For more information on Vitamin B 12, read: Silent Epidemic: Vitamin B12
-Excess sugar, saturated fat, coffee and alcohol deplete B vitamins and may increase homocysteine levels.
-Tobacco. Carbon monoxide from cigarette smoke inactivates vitamin B6
-Malabsorption. Conditions like digestive problems and food allergies.
-Decrease of gastric acid. Aging and other conditions can reduce the acidity of the stomach - and therefore the absorption of vitamin B12.
-Médicaments. Medications such as acid blockers, methotrexate (for cancer and arthritis and other autoimmune diseases), oral contraceptives can affect vitamin B