The methylation cycle is a biochemical pathway that is involved in a number of processes, such as:
Detoxification
Supporting DNA (turning genes on and off)
Energy production
Reducing inflammation
Neurotransmitter production
Amino acid (particularly homocysteine) metabolism
Immune function
Impaired methylation capacity has been linked to various autoimmune and neurological conditions, including (but not limited to):
Autism spectrum disorder, ADD/ADHD and birth defects (methylation support has been associated with rapid return of speech, and improvement in behaviour in ADD and ADHD)
Anxiety and depression
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Cognitive decline/dementia
Seizure disorders
Multiple sclerosis
Lupus
Cancer
The markers assessed in the Methylation Profile include:
S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe)
S-adenosyl homocysteine (SAH)
SAMe:SAH ratio
Folinic acid
5-methyl tetrahydrofolate (5MTHF)
Tetrahydrofolate (THF)
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We also recommend testing for any MTHFR gene mutations and various other genes such as MTRR, CBS, COMT. Which we are able to offer.