Ben is spot on with his focus on the Methionine Synthase enzyme, but apparently he and most other practitioners have overlooked a profound issue facing Americans and their penchant forĪs he notes, “ Enzymes do not work well if they: 1) lack the active substrate such as methylfolate (Vit-B9), 2) lack cofactors such as methylcobalamin (Vit-B12), and 3) are exposed to inhibiting compounds such as heavy metals, solvents, chemicals, and toxins.” OK, I’m totally on board with all that. Key to this article is the diagram below which highlights the various players in the Methionine Pathway. That said, I’m not buying it… Anyone surprised? In fact, after the obsession folks have with Hormone-D, I’d say this has to be the topic-du-jour. Ben Lynch is to be commended for writing it! This blog highlights some important information about the MTHFR gene mutation and what some key factors are that trigger its malfunction – a very vogue and contemporary nutritional issue today.
So what does Mg deficiency have to do with MTHFR gene? Apparently, plenty!… Ben Lynch, please do so at your earliest convenience.) I’ve often wondered in the last few years why Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, “the Dean of Magnesium” has a fascination with Yeast Infections… Well, a post on the Magnesium Advocacy FB page by one of our MAG-pies, Angela Meister, (May 17th, at 8:45am) prompted me to look deeper into the MTHFR gene mutation issue, and unbeknownst to me, delve into the wacky world of Yeast Infections!… (If you haven’t read this important article by Dr.