MTHFR: The Root Cause of Fatigue That Doctors Call ‘Normal‘
Dr. Ben Lynch
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Many of your health issues spring from a combination of overworked and underworked genes. These issues can often be resolved by supporting your genes—but you don’t know that. So you don’t support your genes. Instead, you turn towards a pill. You swallow it and that pill tells your genes to shut up. The problem is still there. All you’ve done is tell your genes to stop waving the white flag. Now, here’s the good news: If we reduce the amount of work that your genes need to do, then we reduce the chance that you will push them to their limits. That’s where I come in. I’m going to show you how to find out which of your genes need extra support. And then I’m going to help you give it to them.
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Millions of people struggle with fatigue, anxiety, migraines, infertility, and “mysterious” health issues that doctors can’t explain. What most people don’t realize is that almost 1 in 2 people have the MTHFR genetic mutation—and it may be silently affecting how your body processes folate, detoxifies, and creates energy. In this video, I break down the MTHFR gene explained simply, including what it does, why it matters, the real problem with folic acid, how to know if your MTHFR gene is “dirty,” and the proven steps to clean it. If you’ve ever been told your labs look normal but you still don’t feel well… this might be the missing piece. Whether your goal is more energy, better mood, improved fertility, or deeper understanding of your genetics, this is the most complete beginner-friendly guide to MTHFR, methylation, homocysteine, and folate metabolism. What You’ll Learn: - What the MTHFR gene actually does — and how it impacts methylation, detoxification, and homocysteine. - The difference between folic acid vs. folate, and why folic acid can block your receptors and make symptoms worse. - The most common signs your MTHFR gene is “dirty”—even if you’ve never been tested. - The top foods, supplements, and lifestyle steps to clean your MTHFR gene and restore energy. - Why most doctors miss MTHFR entirely and which labs actually show whether your gene is working properly. Chapters: 00:45 – Chapter 1: What MTHFR Actually Does (and Why It Matters) 03:50 – Chapter 2: Why Your Doctor Hasn’t Heard of It 05:07 – Chapter 3: The Folic Acid Problem 07:56 – Chapter 4: How to Tell If Your MTHFR Is Dirty 08:55 – Chapter 5: The Three Pillars of Cleaning MTHFR 12:11 – Chapter 6: What Makes MTHFR Dirty (And How to Avoid It) 14:55 – Chapter 7: Should You Get Tested for MTHFR? 17:07 – Chapter 8: Measure and Support Homocysteine 18:06 – Chapter 9: Why Your Supplements Aren’t Working Resources: Gain even more knowledge about MTHFR and 6 other incredibly important genes from my book, Dirty Genes: https://amzn.to/3TQh1yI StrateGene Report: Interpret over 100 genetic variations over 9 different pathways using your 23andme, Ancestry or SelfDecode raw data https://www.seekinghealth.com/products/strategene-report Pulse Method: https://www.seekinghealth.com/blogs/education/pulse-method Nitrous Oxide Report: https://www.seekinghealth.com/blogs/education/nitrous-oxide-safety-how-nitrous-oxide-impacts-methylation
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