Janie Grace Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Do you take one? Are you convinced it is absorbed and doing your body good? My dad (a biologist) is convinced that we all pee away any synthetic vitamins we take. So I haven't taken one (except when pregnant/nursing). But I was just reading about aging (thinning hair in particular, which I have :sad: ) and the article stressed the importance of a "medical-grade vitamin" (whatever that means). So, do you take one? Which one, and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I have been taking Emerald Labs multi. It has the bioactive forms of the B-vitamins rather than the synthetic ones in most multis. I have never been tested for MTHFR and something like 30-40% of the population has one of the variants. If I don't have MTHFR then it's not going to hurt to take methyl folate (just saves my body a step in converting synthetic folic acid). But if I do, then it's important. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 I have been taking Emerald Labs multi. It has the bioactive forms of the B-vitamins rather than the synthetic ones in most multis. I have never been tested for MTHFR and something like 30-40% of the population has one of the variants. If I don't have MTHFR then it's not going to hurt to take methyl folate (just saves my body a step in converting synthetic folic acid). But if I do, then it's important. I have no idea what MTHFR is but it looks like a really bad swear word. :scared: Will check out Emerald Labs, thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 No. They make me nauseous. Studies do not show any benefit unless you are diagnosed anemic or have a specific deficiency. http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20161208-why-vitamin-supplements-could-kill-you There are many studies linked here and many other summaries. I agree with your dad. I think there's no proof. I didn't take prenatals either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Doesn't it though? :lol: Actually stands for Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase. Long word for an enzyme that converts synthetic folic acid into the bioactive form methyl folate. Most people's bodies have no problem converting folic acid but a significant minority (30-40%) have a mutation that interferes with the process. MTHFR has been linked to miscarriages and an increased risk of autism in the child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I am not taking any. In my home country, doctors do not routinely recommend supplements, unless a specific deficiency has been diagnosed. I have not seen convincing evidence that they are needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Emerald labs us very good. It uses bioavailable forms. I use b-healthy and Hi - potency (I take 2, not 4) I'm homozygous for 1298 mthfr. Methyltetrahydrofolatereductase. I have two bad copies of the gene. It affects methylation and how our bodies absorb nutrients, convert to necessary forms, and excrete toxins. It has been linked to a number of things. So yeah, it could be a bad swear word. I take Thorne/comparable compounded rx mthf. Deplin is the common rx - based on my firsthand experience, it's not as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 If you have the mutation, synthetic folic acid is BAD for you!!! It will clog your folate receptors. But your body can't use it, because it can't convert to a usable form. It also can't use good folate, because the receptors are clogged with fake folate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) Doesn't it though? :lol: Actually stands for Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase. Long word for an enzyme that converts synthetic folic acid into the bioactive form methyl folate. Most people's bodies have no problem converting folic acid but a significant minority (30-40%) have a mutation that interferes with the process. MTHFR has been linked to miscarriages and an increased risk of autism in the child.Specifically, the 677 mutation has been linked to miscarriage. 1298 has been linked to asd. And, schizophrenia, bipolar, depression joint problems - knee replacements in my mother's family is a cliche Vascular - tias are also cliche Eta: estimates are 50% of the population is heterozygous for one of the mutations. Meaning, one bad, one good copy. 16% have two bad copies of one of them. It's also possible to have one of each, or two of one and one of the other. Edited March 23, 2018 by gardenmom5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) I take thorne basic prenatals, I get them on Amazon because they're cheaper there. They're more expensive than the cheap kind at Walmart, but also not synthetic. I think the last bottle was about $23. I had a blood test at the doctor last month and all my vitamin levels looked good. I also tend to eat pretty healthy. ETA: Thorne is another MTHFR genetic defect friendly brand. I also take their Methyl-Guard Plus because someone here once described a child's health problems and unusually high homocysteine (inflammation) levels. The child's problems were oddly similar to mine, but after taking the Methyl-Guard plus health issues improved and homocysteine levels went down. I haven't tested homocysteine in a while, but my other health problems have improved greatly since I combined that supplement with a low-histamine diet. Edited March 23, 2018 by Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 now that I'm on a computer - and not a phone . . . Thorne and Emerald labs are currently available via subscribe and save on amazon. best price anywhere I've found. and yes katy - mthf can lead to high homocystine levels. I think 677? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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