Decode anxiety's genetic ties, exploring the role of MTHFR gene mutation. Discuss the impact of neurotransmitters in anxiety and the potential benefits of supplementing with methylfolate and SAM-E. Explore the use of adenosyl methionine in managing anxiety and depression.
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Anxiety Origin Insight
Anxiety often stems from internal physiological causes, not external events.
It typically involves fear of unlikely future events that may never happen.
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Test for MTHFR Mutation
If you suffer lifelong on/off anxiety, get tested for MTHFR gene mutation.
This mutation hinders converting vitamins into usable forms, causing deficiencies.
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Brain's Perception vs Reality
The brain can't always distinguish perception from reality, triggering fear responses without real threats.
Anxiety can produce fear-like symptoms even when actual danger is absent.
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In this short episode of The Ultimate Human, we’re going to shine the spotlight on anxiety. We'll decode anxiety's genetic ties, with a special emphasis on a common gene mutation- MTHFR, and its significant contribution to anxiety. We’ll explore the role of catecholamines like dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine in anxiety, even in the absence of fear. Finally, we’ll give some simple nutrition recommendations highlighting how consuming folate-rich foods and supplementing with methylfolate and SAM-E could potentially revolutionize the treatment of anxiety and depression.
(0:00:00) - Understanding Anxiety
(0:06:56) - Genetic Factors of Anxiety
(0:08:46) - Supplementing Nutrients for Positive Outcomes
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