205: The MTHFR Gene, Fertility + Supplementation | Ben Lynch

Realfoodology

Courtney Swan

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

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🗓️ 23 July 2024

⏱️ 89 minutes

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Summary

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Ben Lynch to explore the fascinating world of the MTHFR gene mutation and its impact on fertility. Dr. Lynch, a true pioneer in this field, sheds light on what having the MTHFR gene means, how it affects health, and importantly, what it means for those planning to start a family. We cover everything from understanding genetic testing to practical advice on supplements and lifestyle adjustments. Join us as we uncover the science behind methylfolate, detoxifying your household, and why you should be wary of synthetic vitamins in your diet. Whether you're just curious or facing these challenges firsthand, this episode is packed with insights to empower you in managing your genetic health. Topics Discussed 07:37 - Courtney’s gene testing 08:32 - Explaining the MTHFR gene 14:12 - Percentage of women with the MTHFR gene 16:20 - Numbers and genetic variation 21:20 - Health impacts of MTHFR genetic variation 29:44 - Supplements and treatment 33:01 - Supporting your MTHFR Enzyme 37:25 - Stomach Acid and stress 38:46 - Folic acid in our food 42:50 - Synthetic vitamins in our food system 48:50 - When to take methylfolate 54:38 - Inheriting MTHFR 59:19 - Fertility and MTHFR 01:03:45 - Prenatals for men 01:05:48 - Detoxifying your household 01:08:41 - Microplastics study 01:09:54 - Water filtration 01:13:51 - You are in charge of your genes 01:22:01 - Benefits of Methyl-B12 and Folate Check Out Dr. Ben Lynch Instagram Website Dirty Genes Book Show Links: 183: How To Be Healthy Before, During, & After Pregnancy | Lily Nichols What Are Dirty Genes | Ben Lynch Plastic Junk? Researchers Find Tiny Particles In Men's Testicles Sponsored By: Organifi Go to www.organifi.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 20% Off Cured Nutrition Go to www.curednutrition.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% off Beekeeper's Naturals Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/REALFOODOLOGY or enter code REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off your order. Needed Use code REALFOODOLOGY at thisisneeded.com for 20% off Our Place Use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off at fromourplace.com Check Out Courtney: LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson Edited By: Mike Frey

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0:00.0	on today's episode of the Real Foodology Podcast.
0:02.4	So M.T. Schafar is a particular gene in your human body,
0:06.0	and we have about 18,000 different genes in our body.
0:08.8	Mother nature does not make folic acid.
0:11.3	Mother nature makes folate and different types of
0:15.4	folate and one is called methyl folate and the job of the M. Tchafar gene is to
0:21.8	produce the M. Tchifar enzyme to make methyl folate and so when people say I have the
0:29.1	michvar genetic variation I should not take Folic Acid. The statement should be, I am a human, I should not take
0:38.4	Folic Acid.
0:39.3	Hello friends, welcome back to another episode of the real
0:43.5	foodology podcast I'm your host Courtney Swan today's episode is with
0:46.7	Dr. Ben Lynch he was on the podcast a couple years ago and I'm so happy to
0:51.9	have him back on specifically to talk about the
0:55.9	MTHFR gene mutation and what that looks like if you have it and fertility. As you guys know I am hoping to be pregnant within the next
1:06.1	couple of years and so I am really focusing on getting all my ducks in a row and
1:11.1	making sure that my health is in order so that when the time is here,
1:16.2	when the time comes, my body will be ready and I will be in great health to get pregnant.
1:21.7	So if you guys do not know what MTHFR is, this is something that Dr Ben
1:26.8	Lynch has been talking about since 2011. He talks about that on the podcast. It is a genetic mutation that actually I myself have and so does he so we dive more into the podcast
1:36.3	If you don't know what it is don't worry by the end of this this episode you will know and the reason I reached out to Dr. Ben Lynch is he is the O.G. I guess you could say who's really
1:46.1	been putting this on the map and talking about it for a long time. He is very well
1:50.3	educated in the subject and I had a bunch of questions for him regarding fertility because I have this genetic mutation and we also talk about this on the podcast but if you have this mutation don't worry it's not a big deal there's just certain things
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