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The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Fix Fertility, Thyroid, Anxiety & Sleep With This Methylation SECRET

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

4.91.4K Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2024

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

What if I told you that a single biochemical process could be the key to unlocking your body's full potential? In this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the world of methylation - a crucial process affecting over 40% of Americans. Dr. Axe breaks down this complex topic, revealing how it impacts everything from your mood to your ability to detoxify. Tune in to discover: The 'sticky note' analogy that makes understanding methylation a breeze Why poor methylation could be behind your unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or mood swings The shocking connection between methylation and your risk of heart disease and autoimmune disorders Nature's top methylation boosters - including one surprising food that outperforms all others How your gut health might be the secret key to optimizing your methylation pathway The MTHFR gene variant: what it means and why you should care Simple, actionable steps to support your body's methylation process starting today Whether you're a health enthusiast or struggling with unexplained symptoms, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Axe delivers complex information in an easy-to-understand format, equipping you with the knowledge to take control of your health. By the end of this show, you'll have a clear understanding of methylation and a practical toolkit to optimize this vital process in your body. Don't miss out on this game-changing information - your cells will thank you! Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok ------  Links:  Ferira, L. (2021). "The Role of Methylation in Human Health." Journal of Nutrition. Rountree, R. (2020). "Environmental Impacts on Methylation." Environmental Health Perspectives. Masterjohn, C. (2022). "Riboflavin and Its Importance for Methylation." Nutritional Biochemistry. CDC (2023). "Antibiotic Resistance and Usage Statistics." WHO (2022). "COVID-19 and Antibiotic Usage." Smith, A. D., & Refsum, H. (2016). "Homocysteine, B Vitamins, and Cognitive Impairment." Annual Review of Nutrition. Watanabe, F., & Yabuta, Y. (2013). "Vitamin B12 Sources and Bioavailability." Food and Nutrition Bulletin. Bailey, L. B., & Gregory, J. F. (2011). "Folate and Other Methyl Donors: Effects on the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease." Current Opinion in Lipidology. Pinna, K. L. (2018). "Probiotics and Gut Health: Mechanisms and Applications." Frontiers in Microbiology. Ulta Labs. (2023). "MTHFR Gene Variation Testing and Homocysteine Testing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey everyone, welcome to Dr. Josh Axe show. I'm your host, Dr. Axe. And each and every week on this show,

0:05.0

we explore the science and principles and how to grow in body, mind, spirit, and take your health and your life to the next level.

0:11.5

On today's show, I'm going to be breaking down what is methylation and going through something called the methylfolate pathway.

0:20.1

And by the way, this is critical for supporting fertility, helping reverse hypothyroidism,

0:25.7

and so many other conditions.

0:27.5

And if your body isn't converting B vitamins into their usable forms, then it's going to make you ill.

0:35.7

It's been linked to everything from depression to infertility to low testosterone to anxiety

0:42.0

and number of other conditions.

0:43.6

And I'll go through how to use food as medicine and lifestyle medicine in order to optimize

0:48.6

methylation.

0:49.3

Now, maybe you've heard of methylation before or you may know.

0:53.6

Maybe you've even been tested genetically to realize that you

0:56.2

have a genetic variation to where you don't convert B vitamins like folate as well to methyl folate,

1:05.2

which is the usable form by your cells. So I'm going to get into all of that and probably some other things you've

1:11.8

never heard before. You might just be taking one nutrient thing. That's all you need to do

1:15.1

to support methylation. The reality is there are three major things you can do and I'll cover

1:20.1

those on today's episode. Before I jump into the content though, make sure to subscribe to this

1:25.4

channel and hit the notification bell so you don't miss

1:28.7

a single episode every week. I'm bringing you new content and information on how to heal

1:34.7

at a cellular level and also how to take your life to another level. And I hope you've enjoyed

1:40.3

this podcast. Again, it's growing like crazy. I'm so grateful for all of you that are sharing this and on mission with me. All right, so let's first talk about what is methylation,

1:49.1

and I am going to get into some science here, but I promise you, we're going to get into the

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