Is Folic Acid Toxic?

There is an autoimmune condition called cerebral folate deficiency, which could be negatively influenced by actually folic acid. The natural folates that need to cross the blood brain barrier aren't unable to do so because the folic acid can block. Insufficient amounts are very problematic as is the case with folate. Excessive folates may alter DNA expression in such a way that will allow in certain vulnerable populations and have a cancer promoting effect.

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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/517drkarafitzgerald

Dr. Kara Fitzgerald (IG: @drkarafitzgerald) is engaged in clinical research on DNA methylation using a diet and lifestyle intervention developed in her virtual and in-person Functional Medicine clinic.

She is the author of Younger You. This ground-breaking book details an 8-week study that resulted in a 3-year reversal of biological aging and the step-by-step program that will help you live better and longer.

At the end of this conversation you're going to have a good idea of what you need to do to start aging backwards - you don't want to miss it!

In this episode, we discuss:

What is methylation + why it matters
DNA methylation controls gene expression
B12 and folate influence DNA methylation
The difference between folate vs. folic acid
Avoiding folate overload
The top methyl-donor foods
Eating to reverse your biological age
What are methylation adaptogens?
Lactobacillus supports the production of folate
Ketones influence gene expression
Methylation testing recommendations
The Mediterranean diet vs. the methylation diet for age reversal
Comparing the age reversal study in men vs. women
Who benefits from the Younger You Program?
The evolution from Kara's initial study to study 2
Vitamin D deficiency accelerates biological aging
The Younger You Program has a vegetarian/vegan option
Exercise has a massive influence on DNA methylation
How much exercise do you need per week for longevity?
Poor sleep is aging you
The impact of stress on aging
A meditation practice can reverse your biological age
8 weeks to a Younger You!

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