Tag: methylation

Epigenetics and Breast Cancer: How YOU Can Influence Your Cancer Risk 

Epigenetics and Breast Cancer: How YOU Can Influence Your Cancer Risk 

The term “epigenetics” is a buzzword these days in health circles. This is a good thing since the term calls into question the age-old conventional that “your DNA is your destiny.” But what exactly is epigenetics and, more importantly, how… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Fluoride, Food, GMOs, Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
Progesterone: Friend or Foe?

Progesterone: Friend or Foe?

Some trends within conventional medicine are tragic– and dangerous. A case in point is how traditional medical “wisdom” has deemed the natural hormones in a woman’s body as harmful and even cancer-producing. The fact is your natural hormones are part… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine
Methylation capacity’s importance in exercise adaptation

Methylation capacity’s importance in exercise adaptation

In the human body, methylation refers to the donation of a methyl group (an alkyl composed of one carbon bound to three hydrogens) to some substrate, facilitated by methylating enzymes (cofactors for which include folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12). … 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Strength Training