Methylation is confusing, to say the least.

“We can go a lot of years and not notice a lot of effects or issues.

Your energy feels low.

Morgan Chamberlain

Methylation affects energy metabolism in a big waylargely due to the key roleB vitaminsplay in the methylation cycle.

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Methylation is just one of many root concerns that lower energy levels could stem from.

You’re experiencing mood or sleep challenges.

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN

Your homocysteine levels are elevated.

High homocysteine levels are a telltale sign of subpar methylation and make a strong case for genetic influence.

Left unchecked, suboptimal homocysteine levels can lead to cardiovascular implications down the road.

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Your B vitamin levels are subpar.

  • They play a role in everything fromcognitive functionand energy balance to mood and stress management.

Considering proteins are the building blocks of life (thank you, eighth-grade science class!

Your detoxification pathways aren’t optimized.

What does healthy methylation look like?

According to Shanks: “Bliss.

If methylation is dialed in, so is everything else.”

The bottom line.

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