The typical Western diet is very high in omega-6 fatty acids (found in vegetable oils like soybean, corn, and sunflower oil, as well as processed foods). While omega-6s are essential, excessive amounts promote inflammation in the body. Omega-3s (especially EPA and DHA) are anti-inflammatory. The goal is to balance the two. Humans evolved with an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of roughly 1:1 to 4:1. The current ratio for most Americans is between 10:1 and 20:1, heavily skewed toward

Methyl trapping is a biochemical imbalance in the methylation cycle, a critical process for DNA synthesis, detoxification, and neurotransmitter regulation. It occurs when excessive intake of methyl donors, particularly methylfolate (active folate) and methylcobalamin (active B12), overwhelms the body’s ability to utilize methyl groups, leading to functional deficiencies and adverse symptoms. While traditionally linked to vitamin B12 deficiency, modern contexts often involve..

Below is our Mitochondrial Function Assesment that you can take at home to see if you may have a higher risk of mitochondrial dysfunction. Below that are some tips and tricks for improving mitochondrial health and function. Mitochondrial Function Symptom-Based Assessment Tool Disclaimer: This tool is a screening guide and not diagnostic. Consult a healthcare professional for evaluation. Are you taking any hormone therapy? This can include hormonal birth control, post-menopau

Stomach acid isn't just to help you digest your food, although thats a big part of it. It also helps break down food proteins so they cant trigger immune reactions if they make it across the gut, kill any viruses, bacteria, or parasites in your food, and plays a 100% required role in absorbing a lot of your vitamins and minerals. The Fix: Just so you don't have to read the entire article if you know you have low stomach acid, I'll start with how to fix it. The number one fix

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This is going to be a very very long post and a bit off topic from my normal discorse, but it is probably the most important post I have ever written. Lets take a moment to talk about the recent report released by RFK that folate deficiency and tylenol use in pregnancy is correlated with autism in children because Im seeing a lot of opinions and little to no data. Let me walk you through why this signal in the data is a valid conjecture. First, we need to talk about the toxin