The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

05. Methylation | The Best Kept Optimal Health Secret

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Oct 31, 2023
Explore the speaker's career journey from assessing mortality risk to starting a wellness franchise. Learn about the role of gene mutations and nutrient deficiencies in health. Discover the impact of methylation on anxiety, gut health, and brain fog. Unravel the effects of the COMT gene mutation on conditions like high blood pressure and estrogen dominance. Understand the consequences of elevated homocysteine levels and the importance of hormonal balance. Find out how excess catecholamines affect the brain and learn a life-changing routine.
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ANECDOTE

Gary's Career Shift to Wellness

  • Gary Brecka worked in the life settlement industry assessing how many months people have left on earth for insurance companies.
  • He felt unfulfilled and decided to quit to start a wellness franchise focused on helping people live healthier, longer lives.
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Methylation: The Body's Refining Process

  • Methylation is the body's refining process converting nutrients into usable forms, vital for health.
  • Broken methylation leads to deficiencies causing many common ailments mistaken as aging or stress effects.
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Impact of MTHFR Gene Mutation

  • The MTHFR gene mutation impairs the body's ability to convert folic acid into methyl folate.
  • Up to 44% of people have this mutation, linking it to anxiety, depression, and poor gut health.
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