EPISODE · Oct 5, 2023 · 10 MIN
10 Undermethylation Myths (MTHFR, Brain Health & The Great Folate Debate)
from Holistic Psychiatry Podcast · host Courtney Snyder MD
In this episode, I answer:* What is MTHFR and more specifically undermethylation (UM)?* What is the incidence of (UM) in various brain disorders, including depression?* How is it diagnosed?* How common are MTHFR variants?* Does having an MTHFR variant mean you have UM?* Is folate good for everyone? Who is it not good for? * Where do we get folate?* What are the concerns about high folate throughout an entire pregnancy?* Has there been an increase in UM?For further information on Undermethylation see previous podcast episode and in blogpost at CourtneySnyderMD.com. Also related to this topic is the blogpost:Undermethylation & Strengthening the Right Brain in a Left Brain WorldMedical Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.To subscribe to my newsletter (or learn more about root causes to brain symptoms)— https://www.courtneysnydermd.comPlease consider rating or reviewing, liking or commenting, if you'd like to help me get this information out into the world. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/courtneysnydermd/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/holistic_psychiatry/?hl=enIYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8JF5homBrN3D38OEZlzxig This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe
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