278: How the MTHFR Gene & Methylation Affect Sleep

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In this episode, I explain why having the MTHFR gene variant and taking methylated B vitamins might not be fixing your sleep, and why the gene might not be the problem at all.

You'll learn:

• Why having the MTHFR variant doesn't automatically mean you have a methylation problem, and why you can have a methylation problem without it
• The difference between undermethylating and overmethylating, and how to tell which one might fit you
• The common sign people overlook that can point to a methylation problem
• How methylation connects to your hormones, histamine, and the brain chemicals that help you sleep
• What to do first so you don't waste money on supplements you don't need

00:00 MTHFR Sleep Confusion

00:45 Personal MTHFR Story

01:25 Sleep Masterclass Invite

02:15 Methylation Basics

03:14 What MTHFR Does

04:01 Two Key Variants

05:13 Variant vs Real Issues

06:27 Signs Methylation Off

07:59 Under vs Over Methylation

10:12 Why It Wrecks Sleep

12:14 What To Do Next

14:38 Wrap Up And Register