Avoid Folic Acid and Take Folate (as Methylfolate) - Folic Acid vs. Folate | Dr.Berg

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  • @annikaelisaa1879
    @annikaelisaa1879 Год назад +84

    For years I’ve had low hemoglobin that didn’t get better with iron infusions, vitamin b12 injections, prescription synthetic folic acid and lots of red meat and even liver. I also had lots of trouble putting on weight because of low appetite, on top of that insomnia and adhd symptoms.. They even prescribed EPO injections (also knows as doping) to stimulate my body to produce red blood cells. It was either that, or blood transfusions, but my hemoglobin was just a fraction too high for blood transfusion..
    But even the EPO injections didn’t quite work, it did do something, but very little, so I quit those too.
    Then I started taking methylfolate and this for me has been the KEY for succes. Every symptom improves immediately, my mood, sleep, appetite, my hormonal health. My body finally produces red blood cells without any need for EPO injections or iron infusions. I know it’s the folate because when I run out, or simply forget to re order, I get my symptoms back. It makes me feel like a normal human.

  • @sunnyq7686
    @sunnyq7686 5 лет назад +508

    Many doctors prescribe folic acid to pregnant women, but to know it's synthetic, and folate is the natural one is definitely an eye open and extremely valuable information provided by Dr. Berg and maybe a life saver.

    • @JJTownley_Classical-Composer
      @JJTownley_Classical-Composer 3 года назад +13

      Problem here: all the supplements on the web that label "Methylfolate" are just "Folate" when you look at the list of ingredients. Where can we buy a supplement that just says "1000 mcg MethylFolate"?

    • @presouz5
      @presouz5 3 года назад +24

      Yeah I was one of those mothers in the 90s he was told to take folic acid when I was pregnant. But then fast forward 25 years later I found out that I am 677MTHFR my body can’t recognize folic acid. Thankfully my daughter was born fine I mean yeah she’s got problems here and there but they’re not devastating. But I’m just wondering could they have been nonexistent if I was taking folate instead there was no Internet early 90s so I didn’t know any better.

    • @amandagrant2042
      @amandagrant2042 3 года назад +7

      @@presouz5 my daughter was born needing quadruple heart surgery due to this issue!

    • @tamoyfrancis3132
      @tamoyfrancis3132 3 года назад +13

      And I am taking folic acid 😱y the doctor prescribes it

    • @maryellensalapuddin8297
      @maryellensalapuddin8297 3 года назад +3

      Agree. I have PCOS and my OB gives me FOLIC ACID

  • @tlangelanibaloyi9611
    @tlangelanibaloyi9611 2 года назад +42

    Wow, bought myself Folate... Later went to my gyna who prescribed me folic acid. When I asked about Folate, he dismissed it. Thanks so much for Dr Berg

  • @OTseven
    @OTseven 6 месяцев назад +13

    Perfect. The exact info I was looking for. Stayed on point. Not a bunch of big words or medical terminology. Perfect speed of speech. Nice, to the point, short, vid. THANK YOU 😊

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much for your feedback. Hope my videos will help you.

    • @pilorin
      @pilorin 2 месяца назад

      ​@@Drberg❤ you're the best ❤

  • @spiralout1277
    @spiralout1277 5 лет назад +101

    Whoa I'm early, glad I've already done my routine and have time to watch Dr. Berg! IF/ keto and morning exercise for five months, down 40 lbs and feel awesome!

  • @adambier2415
    @adambier2415 5 лет назад +50

    I have a heterozygous C677T mutation, making me ~30% less affective at methylating B9. I might be wording that wrong - sorry. But I was adamant about avoiding folic acid long before I found out about the mutation. I’m glad you are talking about it. Few doctors understand the difference: at least in my experiences. I manage to stay just above deficient in B9. Much respect and admiration to you and my metabolic wellness doctor.

    • @DannyD-lr5yg
      @DannyD-lr5yg 2 года назад +4

      So, do you take methylfolate? I have a MTHFR mutation and take both methyl-B12 and methylfolate.

    • @leannshort2211
      @leannshort2211 2 года назад

      Do you have to stay away from Gluten and grains??

    • @tanyawieczorek6603
      @tanyawieczorek6603 4 месяца назад

      Adam, how are you doing now?

  • @Ramonyk24
    @Ramonyk24 Год назад +16

    Thank you, Doctor Berg. I started taking Methylfolate and I have no itchiness or any sort of visible allergy as I have in case of folic acid. Please continue the work you do.

  • @sarahbeveridge2986
    @sarahbeveridge2986 2 года назад +13

    I wish more Drs were informed when it came to this!!! The amount of times I have been told to take folic acid by a Dr and I've had to explain to them why I avoid folic acid at all costs is mind blowing.. thankyou for speaking on this topic!

    • @beedebawng2556
      @beedebawng2556 2 года назад +4

      It's disastrous just how ignorant doctors are.

    • @AL_THOMAS_777
      @AL_THOMAS_777 2 года назад

      @@beedebawng2556 Yep ! "Only d e a d doctors dont lie!" (Dr. Wallach)

  • @OFallons
    @OFallons 3 года назад +2

    I can’t eat Beats, they touch my tongue, I have to immediately remove it, and Liver; the smell of it cooking makes me nauseous and heave involuntarily. I have been this way as of my earliest memory, and has stressed my parents and siblings throughout my life, they love both of them, not me.
    I so very much appreciate all your dissertations Doctor! Please do not cease.

  • @brittanyhughes2198
    @brittanyhughes2198 Год назад +6

    I had a medical genetic test and it said I had that gene. I’m now on a good methyl folate vitamin with b complex. The medicine genetic tests are really helpful.

  • @dianarhyne
    @dianarhyne Год назад +16

    Thank you, Dr Berg.
    Without your videos, I’d probably be in much worse shape. You are helping me figure out this puzzle of a body.
    I grew up eating a lot of bread and pasta. Now, I am suffering for it, I realize.
    My grandmother had Alzheimer’s and my Mother died of intestinal cancer. Both, ate lots of grains and sugar. When my middle son was born he had Supra ventricular tachycardia… bad electrical system of the heart…. Probably, because I was not getting enough natural folate and he and I both, did not have enough B12.
    All of this, most likely because of MTHFR gene.
    Just because you tolerate the synthetic vitamins, doesn’t mean you should.

  • @biohackermarwan
    @biohackermarwan 5 лет назад +88

    Folate : is the natural source of folic acid which is found & Absorbed directly from "food"
    Folic acid : is the synthetic form of folate which is produced in the lab. ( Chemically )
    Metafolin ( Methyle Folate ) : is the Active form of folic acid ( L - 5 Methyl tetra Hydro folate Reductase ) which is Directly absorbed & there is "No need For Metabolism"

    • @reteteusoarecuralu
      @reteteusoarecuralu 5 лет назад +5

      You are smart

    • @faizamohomed3271
      @faizamohomed3271 5 лет назад +1

      Marwan, Thank you!

    • @mohamedkhalil7861
      @mohamedkhalil7861 5 лет назад

      يعنى نشترى اى نوع يا مروان

    • @drewsss49
      @drewsss49 5 лет назад +2

      New Shadez I’m sure folate in organ meats would only be easier to assimilate.

    • @alitasledz9786
      @alitasledz9786 3 года назад +2

      Reductase is the name given to the enzyme that reduces the various forms of folate (including folic acid) into the “active” form of folate. It is called active because the next enzyme on the assembly line (folate cycle) needs it to already be in that form to do its job. The next enzyme is MTR. It is bad for it to be over active, for example, because this can lead to rapid dna production (increased risk of aggressive cancer development). Many chemo drugs address this. Our bodies have a chemical switch that deactivates MTR if it seems to be running out of control. I suspect the higher dose (think compressed file) folic acid can stall out the MTR. I am still looking for the research. Variants in MTRR, the reductase that breaks up cyanocobalamin into methylcobalamin can effect the process too. Methylcobalamin is the coenzyme for MTR. Think of it as the electricity MTR runs on.
      The idea with eating the digestive organs of ruminant animals is that they, in chewing the cud, have already broken down the vitamins into their active forms. I absolutely hate liver but forced myself to try it for four weeks( for science!) and found no difference from just eating eggs with spinach or chard and broccoli for breakfast and lentil and quinoa soup for lunch. I have found that including one jello cup (for the glycine so must be animal based) as well helps with the neuropathy. But that could be related to a separate problem variant of mine that is neuroinhibiter related and very rare.
      I really appreciate this video because it states an overview of the subject quickly and undramatically. Many (as in I haven’t personally met one yet) doctors don’t even know there is a difference between the two forms of folate.

  • @cfantasticseeallgood
    @cfantasticseeallgood 5 лет назад +38

    I love your videos. Knowledge is power to make the right decision.

    • @KingofKings11312
      @KingofKings11312 4 года назад +1

      Gods only made us think so far imagine his knowledge you can see in his creation. Jesus is the only way to truth you must repent and trust in god to be born again by sprit it will change you’re life believe me.

  • @GetGood5
    @GetGood5 5 лет назад +10

    I'm so glad you talked about MTHFR :)

  • @DebbiePeet
    @DebbiePeet 5 лет назад +36

    Dr. Berg is a GREAT DOCTOR!!! I recommend everyone to your YT videos! Thank you for all your Hard Work God Bless You and Your Family FOREVER AMEN🙇‍♀️✝️🙏

  • @joshuawebb3337
    @joshuawebb3337 5 лет назад +142

    Just recently saw a paper about Brazil deciding to fortify all their grains w/ iron and folic acid and then changing their minds after seeing the disastrous effects. They did it pretty recently so they have better numbers than we do here in the states. Shows the general populations health decline pretty quickly after introducing the fortification. So they are deciding to pull it. Wish they would do that here. Pretty illinformed decision who ever came up with treating the entire population with iron filings and folic acid. Not to mention flouride as well.

    • @IMissMrKitty
      @IMissMrKitty 3 года назад +10

      Yes extremely illinformed!! It makes me angry!

    • @rawwoodgifts8117
      @rawwoodgifts8117 3 года назад +6

      Wow. Well the healthy people must share the knowlege wildly!

    • @mathiastb32
      @mathiastb32 3 года назад +2

      A paper from Brazil.!!😂 Matt

    • @alexandrasophia24
      @alexandrasophia24 3 года назад +11

      @@IMissMrKitty They don't want Americans healthy. I remember I was going to a specialist for my thyroid and all of sudden all these advertisements with Type II Diabetes were going up as well. This was around 2003, and I stated to myself, why all of sudden Type II diabetes is on the rise? HUM!!! Turns out to be, in the 2018 study and folks who drink a lot of regular soda High Fructose Corn Syrup and that now can lead to Type II diabetes, as well as other factors. Other factors are, taking calcium out of the bones and raises triglycerides. Most American's are walking around with non-alcoholic fatty liver. In the movie Super Size Me, we were not only the fattest society, but we were becoming the stupidest society. That's where they found out about the non-alcoholic fatty liver.

    • @alexandrasophia24
      @alexandrasophia24 3 года назад +2

      @@rawwoodgifts8117 Amen

  • @CassySoSassy
    @CassySoSassy 5 лет назад +36

    I have MTHFR mutation. Thank you for talking more about the MTHFR Gene. This information will help so many people!!!

    • @mddell58
      @mddell58 5 лет назад +2

      Any idea how much that particular test costs?

    • @ETERNALCYCLES
      @ETERNALCYCLES 5 лет назад +1

      @@mddell58 just do an ancestry DNA test and download the raw data and Promethease it.

    • @CassySoSassy
      @CassySoSassy 5 лет назад +4

      D Hoosier I was diagnosed through actual genetic testing that was required because I get blood clots very easily. I do not know the accuracy of the 23/me test.

    • @cherrydowns7745
      @cherrydowns7745 5 лет назад +3

      23 & me DNA has been proven more accurate than other testers.

    • @mddell58
      @mddell58 5 лет назад +1

      @@Diogenes-II
      Any suggestions for a type/brand of bee pollen?
      Thank you. 👍👍👍

  • @AJ-xp3cq
    @AJ-xp3cq 3 года назад +32

    After I got pregnant, my midwife told me to take folic acid. I told her that I’m taking folate instead, she then got confused for a second, then I said that folic acid is the synthetic manmade version, and folate is the natural one. Midwife then said ‘hmm, I’m pretty sure it’s the other way around.’ 🤦🏻‍♀️ 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @dpaper7962
      @dpaper7962 3 года назад +1

      Omg so who is correct and who's incorrect!? Smh

    • @AJ-xp3cq
      @AJ-xp3cq 3 года назад +12

      @@dpaper7962 well I’m pretty sure my midwife is wrong... 😄

    • @-Trish-
      @-Trish- 3 года назад +11

      @@dpaper7962 The midwife is wrong. This video talks about it.

    • @votewaldo9876
      @votewaldo9876 3 года назад

      " man made" supplements are all man made. Unless you're getting folate from real food it isn't " natural "

    • @fathimazohra5835
      @fathimazohra5835 2 года назад

      What brand of folate are you taking if you don't mind me asking?

  • @alexandrasophia24
    @alexandrasophia24 3 года назад +42

    Thank again, Dr. Berg. I loved listening to you. I knew about folic acid, and I do have the mutation gene. I take a lot of the natural version. Didn't know that folic acid itself is synthetic. Can you do a video on Vitamin E as well. Very sad, how the public is so duped and fooled and American's go to the store and they really don't know what they are buying. We don't have real food anymore. The foods today are not digestible and you never feel full. When I was growing up; the foods were so different and even the candy today is horrible.

    • @leannshort2211
      @leannshort2211 2 года назад

      I agree and I had to start buying Organic or from the farmers market in town and local farms. I now trust where my food comes from and it’s so empowering having that knowledge!
      I love growing my own veggies too!
      Can I ask you how you got tested for the Gene? Was it through 23 and me?
      Thanks a bunch! 😊

  • @queenvictoriaii6772
    @queenvictoriaii6772 6 месяцев назад +3

    After only one day of twice taking l Meth, my RACING thoughts simmered down enough that when I woke in the middle of the night, I actually went back to sleep because my mind didn't start thinking about one thing after another. Normally every night I wake around 4pm and can't sleep because of racing thoughts.

    • @trembling3674
      @trembling3674 2 месяца назад

      How long did it take before you started feeling better?

  • @calebandrewcox826
    @calebandrewcox826 5 лет назад +8

    Well it’s about darn time someone started talking about MTHFR gene mutation. Thankfully, there’s methyl folate as folic acid isn’t broken down properly when you have the mutation.

    • @Akula114
      @Akula114 3 года назад

      Can any disorder have the initials "MTHFR" and not think of Samuel L. Jackson's most commonly used word?

  • @jeanthornton2107
    @jeanthornton2107 3 года назад +5

    I type in a medical issue and Shazam you always have all the answers.
    Many thanks for all your videos ❤️

    • @GarySmith-up1un
      @GarySmith-up1un 2 года назад

      That’s because Google owns RUclips and your search engine. In this case it was used for good. But bad things are coming because of the spying and algorithms and social credit scores like China has. A hammer can be used for great harm, and it can be used for good such as building at home. Since Genesis 1, good versus evil has existed. Come Lord Jesus

    • @jeanthornton2107
      @jeanthornton2107 2 года назад +1

      @@GarySmith-up1un I meant on Dr. Berg's page 🙂

  • @bari_beauty3018
    @bari_beauty3018 3 года назад +20

    God bless you Dr. I'm on a mission to save my son from Autism.

  • @Animalskingdom87
    @Animalskingdom87 Месяц назад

    I was just prescribed folic acid as we are trying to get pregnant. I didn't say anything to my doctor, but as I've already seen advice against it from Dr Berg, I am not planning to take it. I will go for the natural sources and 5-MHTF supplements.

  • @recordsrecords1019
    @recordsrecords1019 5 лет назад +4

    Dr. Berg, thank you for very informative videos. Only one tiny suggestion - to minimize video inserts (pictures, animations) - they disrupt the flow of information presented on the board.

  • @t.cobbseats8765
    @t.cobbseats8765 5 лет назад +18

    Dr. Berg, your work continues to inspire many! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

  • @lindaklase3821
    @lindaklase3821 5 лет назад +6

    EXCELLENT PRESENTATION
    Knowledge to assist us in improving our health.
    Thank You.

  • @janiceg7661
    @janiceg7661 5 лет назад +57

    Good video. I have an issue and my Dr said take more folic and b vitamins. I was taking a b vitamin already! So i thought maybe I'm not absorbing. I researched then bought a more expensive b vitamin that has the methyl ones you discussed. This video was very helpful!

    • @amberwolterstorff7736
      @amberwolterstorff7736 3 года назад +1

      Hello, could you please tell me what brand you take?

    • @jf8461
      @jf8461 2 года назад

      I have recently done the same. 👍🏼

  • @joanneg665
    @joanneg665 Год назад +9

    Thank you for this Dr Berg ❤
    I've just been diagnosed with low folate and appreciate your advice ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Год назад +2

      Glad to help!

  • @ZzZz-fx7zb
    @ZzZz-fx7zb 3 года назад +2

    I wish I could subscribe twice , best channel on RUclips

  • @KETO_DIET
    @KETO_DIET Год назад +7

    Choose your methylfolate dosage with caution, together with your doctor to prevent over-methylation. Taking too much methylfolate can cause side effects, such as severe anxiety, nausea, insomnia, migraines, irritability, achy joints, headaches, and more.

    • @kristins7904
      @kristins7904 9 месяцев назад +1

      How much methyl folate is appropriate?

    • @KETO_DIET
      @KETO_DIET 9 месяцев назад +3

      @@kristins7904 The bottle it comes in has the dose recommendation.

    • @HghuBen
      @HghuBen 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@KETO_DIET but if you have a deficiency, you're supposed to take 7-15 mg if I'm not wrong?

    • @KETO_DIET
      @KETO_DIET 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@HghuBen Methylfolate supplements prescribed by a Medical Doctor at a dose of 1mg daily is usually sufficient to prevent folic acid deficiency. ⚠Taking too much Methylfolate can cause side effects, such as severe anxiety, nausea, insomnia, migraines, irritability, achy joints, headaches, and more!

  • @sandragrowe3554
    @sandragrowe3554 2 года назад +2

    Dr. Berg, I forgot I had saved this video weeks ago. I have RA and take methotrexate, 2.5 mg ea week. Recently there was a change in my rheumatologist and he put me on Folic Acid which I was not prescribed by my previous rheumatologist. My hair sheds constantly. I stopped taking the prescribed Folic Acid since I deduced this supplement may be causing my hair to shed like I had a dog in my home. Should I let my body reset before I try the L-Methylfolate. I was not having any issues before and was diagnosed with RA 4 yrs ago. My hair has thinned out considerably. I’m so upset about this. My health is great aside from RA which is totally manageable. I’m very blessed.

  • @joenabbi1214
    @joenabbi1214 3 года назад +5

    I'm MTHFR and have found that a multivitamin with Methylfolate and M-Cobalamin with the addition of Cyanocobalamin before bed really helps with sleep states. Yes I have tried the other forms of B-12 but I suspect that Cyanocobalamin crosses the blood brain barrier better - IDK, just a theory that explains, just hope this bit of info can help you sleep better, it has done wonders for me.

    • @travelmanMN
      @travelmanMN 3 года назад +1

      May I ask... why do you take Folic Acid or Folate? I'm new to supplementing with it, my choice. I seem to just here around the net that it's just for women and getting pregnant etc...

    • @jf8461
      @jf8461 2 года назад +1

      I just began on a similar schedule myself. I SUSPECT that I am MTHFR, just from what I have read about it, and what I know about myself. I ordered the test to be sure though.

    • @joenabbi1214
      @joenabbi1214 2 года назад

      @@travelmanMN Sorry just read this, Folate or Methylfolate are more natural forms than Folic Acid, The main difference is that Folic Acid is a totally synthetic form. Some have trouble metabolizing Folic Acid. I can tell the difference when I have switched. You need Folate for proper cell metabolic processes.

    • @joenabbi1214
      @joenabbi1214 2 года назад +2

      @@jf8461 I think 2/3 people in the US have MTHFR but it depends on how much it effects your system. I found that increasing Folate in my diet and eliminating anything that contained folic acid and processed foods that are enriched made a big difference when supported by adequate nutrients. I take supplements to be sure.

    • @jf8461
      @jf8461 2 года назад

      @@joenabbi1214 Thanks for the info! I just submitted my test yesterday to find out.

  • @neaporta8156
    @neaporta8156 3 года назад +2

    Unbelievable!!! Nobody talks about this?? And this is something that is recommended for every pregnant woman forexample...

  • @inittiela4934
    @inittiela4934 6 месяцев назад +3

    Worst part about methylfolate is that people and advisers dont know anything about it, they just wrote that mthfr is needed for synthesis of methylfolate and they are teaching everyone that if you have mthfr then you need to suplement this nutrient. I really encourage to look at study that showed that 3mg of riboflavin lowered homocysteine by 40% in people with mthfr and this is really key nutrient for those people not methylfolate. Methlfolate is methylated god knows how many times everyday and dose that you get from suplement will be transformed into thf in like 1-2 hours after taking and then it isnt different than folic acid that is demonized. In the end i want to write that b2 is key nutrient because it speeds up mthfr and if you got polimorfism then your enzyme need more b2 and even more facinating is fact that such low dose as 3mg will be enough. If you dont notice any improvement in blood homocysteine or your mood then mthfr isnt your problem and you need to dig more into your biochemistry.

    • @FitwithDrMom
      @FitwithDrMom Месяц назад

      Ohhh...that's why vitamin B2 is great for Migration people...and rising Homocysteine level is responsible for Migration...it's all Biochemistry

  • @seekeroftruthknowledge5161
    @seekeroftruthknowledge5161 5 лет назад +9

    Okay folks unless I missed something with the video I have an important question... Let's say for the average person, 170-190 lbs What Mcg/or Mg should we take? Because on Amazon the scale is low to High...1000mcg 7.5mg 15mg & so on... What would be the common dosage & I lean towards taking plenty to make sure Im covered.... Answers appreciated Thanks

    • @winnieamar9368
      @winnieamar9368 3 года назад

      I was concerned about the dosages too!

  • @kirtibharadwaj2129
    @kirtibharadwaj2129 3 года назад +5

    Sir Plss tell us which foods are good source of methyl folate. For vegetarians

  • @tomubl2655
    @tomubl2655 2 года назад

    I take warfarin due to atrial fibrillation. I have a home INR meter calibrated to the accuracy of venipuncture. I target INR, post stroke at 2.5 to 3.0.
    My recent labs return:
    Threonine, 31.1 Low
    Alpha-aminoadipate, 2.6 High
    Glycine, 213.8 In Range
    Valine, 335.2 High
    Methionine, 42.3 High
    The Methionine is at 9 times higher than what it should be. While I need to get a more accurate testing of homocysteine with an exact value labcorp returned

  • @TotalHealthTurnAround
    @TotalHealthTurnAround 5 лет назад +7

    Unfortunately, Braggs Nutritional Yeast has Folic Acid listed as the next to last ingredient, yet, Folate is listed in the "Nutritional Facts" column near the bottom as 752 mcg DFE as 106% of the daily value % What do you think @Dr Berg?

    • @lillypod1337
      @lillypod1337 5 лет назад +2

      Yep and Sari Foods has Pantothenic Acid listed, it's synthetic yet they claim it's non-fortified. Bragg's is BAD btw, the entire product is synthetic. And some B vitamins are light sensitive, yet they deliver the product in a clear container, sitting on shelves with bright artificial lighting....yuck.

    • @rachkate76
      @rachkate76 5 лет назад +1

      @@lillypod1337 very interesting tip.

  • @jarrettporst4799
    @jarrettporst4799 5 лет назад

    Couldn’t stop staring at the MTHFR gene. Love your work!

  • @hudataifoor8350
    @hudataifoor8350 Месяц назад

    What's the safe dose of folate we should be taking?

  • @siphosakhemajola9136
    @siphosakhemajola9136 Год назад +3

    My mother, 74yrs, was prescribed with folic acid and she started to have delirium for 3 months until i decided to discontinue folic acid and she recovered and now coming across this information i think she was supposed to get natural version methyl folate 😢

  • @gotkube6481
    @gotkube6481 3 года назад +8

    So instead of taking a Folic Acid supplement, is it worth just taking the L-Methylfolate even if you don’t have the gene mutation? That is, if the goal is to have the active form; Methylfolate, then why not just supplement with that instead of a Folic Acid supplement?

  • @dg6626
    @dg6626 3 года назад +1

    Thru IVF I found out I have MTHFR gene. I have two variants to the mutation. I do no absorb folate from food period! No matter how much green leafy veggies or liver I eat as my body does not Methylate...
    Therefore I have to take a methyl form of folate. Prescribed to me by my naturopath as my GP had no idea what the MTHFR gene was and prescribed me folic acid. Thanks to my IVF doctor who has a brain I've been able to restore my body what it was lacking. And boy do I feel good.

    • @hallen5875
      @hallen5875 3 года назад

      Can you please tell me the name of the supplement prescribed for you. Thanks

    • @dg6626
      @dg6626 3 года назад

      @@hallen5875 just google methylated b12.
      That's if you need it. And Folate not folic acid which is the synthetic form. My products are from metagenics prescribed by a naturopath.

  • @Jessicascleaningtips
    @Jessicascleaningtips 5 лет назад +7

    My sister's and I are MTHFRs😆 they have had hearing aids since age 50.

  • @victoriap2519
    @victoriap2519 4 года назад +1

    Dr.Lynch says that better you take both as you may be in a situation when you need folic acid too

  • @TaylorPhase
    @TaylorPhase 5 лет назад +2

    What’s the best dark leafy green we should eat?

  • @karstenvonfjellheim5321
    @karstenvonfjellheim5321 5 лет назад +9

    I recommend 100g of fried or steamed (grassfed) beef liver every day. Covers so many vitamins and minerals, it's just a true super food.

    • @humoody
      @humoody 3 года назад +1

      While I agree on its benefits. Life has a balance. It would highly increase the sodium levels in the body. Therefore, high water intake and potassium rich foods are advised to be taken when having liver. Additionally to prevent uric acid Buid up, I have been taking green apples and celery water after having the liver.
      I had undiagnosed issues with fatique and indigestion for years that I was able to cope with only with having liver, and consumption of black radish, and by balancing each food I take as I mentioned earlier.

    • @J21-j9v
      @J21-j9v 3 года назад

      That’s way too much liver for 99% of the population. That will be vitamin A and iron/copper overload

  • @hokypoky8974
    @hokypoky8974 5 лет назад +1

    As I recall the FDA took Folate off the market in 2018 for consumers, all we're now able to access is Folic Acid. Don't have time to research right now but someone may be able to confirm this.

  • @perceivedpal3888
    @perceivedpal3888 4 года назад +2

    Thank you your videos are very pleasant and easy to understand🙏🏽

  • @gotem370
    @gotem370 Год назад +1

    so why are all the major health institutions as well as 23andMe saying the research does not support MTHFR variant hypothesis?

  • @ladyalaina42
    @ladyalaina42 5 лет назад +4

    How do you determine if a brand of vitamins is natural or synthetic?

  • @RubyVideoFan
    @RubyVideoFan 9 месяцев назад

    I watched your videos for many months. After years of fatigue from veganism, i will be going to buy and use methyl folate and vitamin b12 methylcobalamin.

  • @yuppers1
    @yuppers1 3 года назад +2

    Wanted to add that if you have the MTHFR issue AND slow COMT gene variant you might be better off taking folinic acid instead of methylfolate. It will help you avoid the psychological effects of overmethylation

    • @jf8461
      @jf8461 2 года назад

      What are those psychological effects?

    • @Orangina345
      @Orangina345 5 месяцев назад

      What is COMT?

  • @projet2907
    @projet2907 5 месяцев назад +1

    My B-12 is high, can I take just the Methylfolate alone ?

  • @robertgmitter1860
    @robertgmitter1860 2 года назад +4

    Make sure not to take too much methyl folate. I went way overboard taking up to 4 mg and then was so restless and couldn't sleep. Luckily it is water soluble and you can take B3 Niacin to counteract teh overmethylation.

    • @ryanbaker2134
      @ryanbaker2134 Год назад

      How long did it take you to flush out the extra folate. I think I may have overdone it as well.

  • @dinydgeraldine3254
    @dinydgeraldine3254 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much Dr berg for this teaching; please any recommendations for prenatal vitamins please? Thank you❤️

  • @judyclemens2390
    @judyclemens2390 2 года назад

    I have MTHFR and I take Deplin. Thank you for explaining.

  • @sajidkhanmahmood
    @sajidkhanmahmood 3 года назад

    i have been diagnosed with folate deficiency because i am on anticonvulsent drugs and the Dr has recommended folic acid tablets 5mg a day for 4 months.

  • @faithfulgal3003
    @faithfulgal3003 3 года назад +3

    Thank you Dr Berg I really needed to hear this! Your such an inspiration to us All! Much Love ❤️

  • @annettefowler4704
    @annettefowler4704 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you, Dr Berg. You are my docter, THE BEST!

  • @JamesBrown-hs6vg
    @JamesBrown-hs6vg 5 лет назад +7

    If we are to avoid folic acid then why do you put folic acid in Dr Bergs nutritional yeast supplement

    • @texanboiii562
      @texanboiii562 4 года назад +1

      James Brown unanswered questions, huh? 🤔

    • @Hansen23900
      @Hansen23900 3 года назад

      It’s not fortified!! Any folate is naturally occurring in this product

  • @dolidolo4221
    @dolidolo4221 5 лет назад +10

    Wow this video came in at the right time as I am doing so much research to find a good prenatal vitamin and I can’t decide because of the folic acid in them. Please Dr. Berg recommend a good prenatal. Which brand did you daughter in law take when she was pregnant? I want the best😀

    • @eat_apples3270
      @eat_apples3270 2 года назад

      Hi Ive just found out I'm pregnant and also doing this research, what did you decide to take?

    • @dolidolo4221
      @dolidolo4221 2 года назад +1

      Any food based prenatal in the healthy food store. Check that it has methylfolate not folic acid in it. Congrats on your pregnancy.

    • @eat_apples3270
      @eat_apples3270 2 года назад

      @@dolidolo4221 thank you

    • @Farooha112
      @Farooha112 2 года назад

      Hello I am pregnant too i skip folic acid is it okay??

    • @dolidolo4221
      @dolidolo4221 2 года назад

      No it is not ok. Make sure your prenatal has methylfolate in it. It is very important ingredient especially in the first trimester.

  • @fidelcatsro6948
    @fidelcatsro6948 5 лет назад +4

    Thanks for the Chemistry lessons!

  • @ghonahali9618
    @ghonahali9618 5 лет назад +5

    I got confused after watching this video. Can you explain in more details what is the safer option of folic acid for pregnancy?

    • @bumbles3304
      @bumbles3304 2 года назад +2

      Folate L-Methylfolate (B9)

  • @feltingme
    @feltingme 2 года назад +2

    Great info, although more detail would be useful. For example supplementing with methylfolate is not that simple. Depending on other mutations and digestive health person has it might not work or be even harmful.

    • @becerrf21
      @becerrf21 Год назад +2

      Agreed, when I took methylfolate it made me spiral. I had intense anxiety and panic that I had never experienced before.

  • @jasoncornett7948
    @jasoncornett7948 5 лет назад +2

    I have the MTHFR gene, I have double mutation. Methyl is very bad more me and I can’t detox. It give me increased anxiety and depression and I had a few panic attacks. I take B3 to go into niacin flush. It helps remove the muscle in my body.

    • @spencerbrown6214
      @spencerbrown6214 5 лет назад +1

      Jason Cornett I am suffering from the same situation. I’m so sensitive to any methyl vitamins n my anxiety is through the roof. It’s also incredibly difficult to fall asleep most nights. There is so much info out there, I’m not sure what to do. 😑

    • @spirosspyridon5327
      @spirosspyridon5327 4 года назад

      What u mean methyl is bad?i take methylation b12 and i feel bad

  • @scottgood7888
    @scottgood7888 Год назад +2

    I love you Dr. Berg however I respectfully disagree with your recommendation to ever use "23 and me" for anything. Bad news. I encourage you to look into it and it's questionable background.

  • @donnabyrnes1837
    @donnabyrnes1837 Год назад

    Wow reading my son's med report and significantly reduced folic acid. Of course I'll get the correct stuff now tks to Dr. Berg

  • @headspaceaudio7745
    @headspaceaudio7745 5 лет назад +4

    Dr Berg, what are your thoughts on shilajit? It's a black tar that comes in a tin can and is very mineral rich. It is made of plant matter. I find it very interesting!

  • @thomasbayer2832
    @thomasbayer2832 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent advice and information ☝🏻

  • @ronaldmeldrum5576
    @ronaldmeldrum5576 3 года назад +3

    He does not say how much you should take nor does he offer a quality source. Considering there are thousands of companies selling pure crap, this falls under the category of nice to know but what do I do with it

  • @chibuzorgift1662
    @chibuzorgift1662 2 года назад +1

    For a pregnant woman, which is better? Folic acid or folate? I'm confused now watching this video, i have been taking folic acid

  • @MissBabalu102
    @MissBabalu102 17 часов назад

    How sad, I just came home with folic acid. So I have a 70% chance of being ok with it?

  • @plume__
    @plume__ 3 года назад +3

    What happens to the synthetic folate/folic acid in people with MTHFR mutations? Why does it make us sick? Also- I have these mutations and high homocysteine but do not react well to methyl folate or folinic acid- both make me feel sick, and I am also taking methyl B12. What is the reason for this? Thank you

  • @joantaylor468
    @joantaylor468 2 года назад +3

    So glad to get to hear this critical lesson. I'm looking into adding the foods rich in this vitamin into our diet. I'm concerned about hair loss. Does anyone know about making a solution of this vitamin to put directly on the scale? (Lemon juice?!)

  • @alexandrasophia24
    @alexandrasophia24 3 года назад

    Thank you and I learned something today. Thanks, Dr. Berg, and I tell people about your website.

  • @maxibake9323
    @maxibake9323 5 лет назад +15

    I was worried about this, as bread is fortified in the UK, & I no longer eat it. I should be alright with the foods I now eat plenty off, Avocados & whatnot. I take the right B12 too. Thanks for sharing this very important information with us all, & take care off yourself to. 🥑❤🙂🐶

    • @leni1624
      @leni1624 3 года назад +1

      Which b12 do you take?

    • @maxibake9323
      @maxibake9323 3 года назад +1

      @@leni1624 Jarrows Methylcobalamin B-12, 1000mcg, they're Lemon flavour sublingual Lozenges, they come in 100 count from Amazon.
      Holland & Barrett do Solgars one which is very similar, but only 30 count. Take care leni. 👍❤🙂🐶

    • @leni1624
      @leni1624 3 года назад +1

      @@maxibake9323 thanks! Are those with folate?

    • @maxibake9323
      @maxibake9323 3 года назад +1

      @@leni1624 Not the Jarrows, I'm not sure about the Solgar ones, maybe phone H&B, or check Solgars website. Hope that helped. 👍🤗❤🙂🐶

    • @a.williams6676
      @a.williams6676 3 года назад +1

      @Maxi Bake Recently learnt about the sublingual B12 - I'm happy it works for you. Always had difficulty swallowing pills and the current B12 I take, scrapes my throat going down.

  • @jjosh7707
    @jjosh7707 2 года назад +2

    Do you take methylfolate throughout the day or just once?

  • @sylvainster30
    @sylvainster30 5 лет назад +13

    Thanks for keeping us updated 👍🏼, have a great day Dr Berg ❤️💕
    ✌🏼😎👍🏼

  • @Jack-cs5pm
    @Jack-cs5pm 3 года назад +1

    i'm MTHFR and methylfolate makes me feel very wired like im on amphetamine! I feel great on folic acid I just make sure I only take on 100ug a day through my fortified cereal as I know at this level I wont be going over my body's DHFR capability. As long as riboflavin status is okay folic acid should be okay in low doses.

    • @adamg1234
      @adamg1234 2 года назад

      Wow methylfolate makes me feel bad also. How do you check your riboflavin status? Is your mtfhr rhe homozygous or heterozygous? Thanks for the help in advance

  • @davidecavacece9429
    @davidecavacece9429 5 лет назад +4

    Dr.Berg, So the 6S-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate it's correct form, right?

  • @vsb000
    @vsb000 5 лет назад +44

    Folic acid (Fol-ICK acid, like “icky”)
    Folate (Fol-ATE, good, from food you eat)

  • @Kai-fj2yv
    @Kai-fj2yv 5 лет назад +5

    Dr Berg, I have been following your guidance and started OMAD and Ketogenic Diet for few weeks already. Totally happy with my obvious heath change! But I still have one biggest problem in life which I really need your help!
    I have been consuming 4000mg Vitamin C (500 x 8) per day and B mix (normal portion) daily for 2.5 years, initiated as I have been having serious gum recession and inflammation since end of 2016. All along I’m not sure if it’s helping, but the result is in these 2.5 years the problems still gradually worsening.
    Lately I have learnt from you that all those synthetic vitamins are badly affecting the body to absorb the good natural form of Vitamins C from lemon/veggies, which made me really wanna stop it. But I’m very insecure with how to start, should I stop whole 4000mg immediately? Or increasingly reduce?
    Moreover, is there any way to regrow recessed gum?
    Thank you so much in advance, Dr Berg!

    • @AfroGelXT
      @AfroGelXT Год назад +1

      Hi! How are your gums now?

    • @mikimiki6202
      @mikimiki6202 Год назад

      Yes, have you figured this out

    • @AfroGelXT
      @AfroGelXT Год назад

      @@mikimiki6202 sorry for recommending that stuff before. It might not be good and it's difficult to check. Best to stay clear of it!

  • @ICXC_Humbly
    @ICXC_Humbly 5 месяцев назад

    I wonder, since I am pregnant, if my taking a beef liver supplement if that is sufficient for my daily needed dose.

  • @LizG117
    @LizG117 Год назад

    thank you for the b12 recommendation! I have a deficiency and am trying to get pregnant. best to you and your family. x.

  • @aksin2557
    @aksin2557 2 года назад

    I used folic acid during my 2 pregnancies almost 9 month. Kids are completely healthy but after 2nd child I got migraine. Then I fixed my migraine eating low carb and zero sugar.

  • @kimc451
    @kimc451 Год назад

    Doc, can you please learn about Methotrexate, what it has to does with folate? Should you mega dose folate when on MTX? I don’t know what to dooo. Took my first dose for my RA. Fingers all affected now. A few are triggering, pretty badly. Getting g mouth sores, hair starting to fall out again 😣 it’s hard to know what to do 😔😔😔 thanks so much ❤️

  • @omuamaar6641
    @omuamaar6641 Год назад

    Hi Dr Berg, thank you for sharing your advice with us, I am in the first trimester, can I start taking methylfolate without my dr advice and what’s your recommendation dose ?

  • @carolyn8945
    @carolyn8945 Год назад

    Dr. Berg, thank-you very much, do u sell these vitamins on ur website? Thank-you so informative xx

  • @KCG7
    @KCG7 5 лет назад +11

    Still waiting on that Spinal Cord Injury Video! 😉

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  5 лет назад +10

      will do

    • @faviolaandaya1079
      @faviolaandaya1079 5 лет назад

      @@Drberg
      Dr. Berg I thank you every day for the information you give every day to all of us out here, you and your time is very much appreciate it. Thank you Dr. Berg 😊

    • @sncnutrition7118
      @sncnutrition7118 3 года назад +2

      @@Drberg so how do we know what's the best dosage of methyfolate? Any sites?

  • @adityay525125
    @adityay525125 5 лет назад +7

    Dr. Berg, I suffer from that gene mutation that you spoke of, I have a question regarding homocysteine condition that was mentioned, will taking this medication in L-methyl form, reduce my elevated homocysteine levels and prevent blood clots? What other advantages does this medication give me?

    • @DigiLiterate
      @DigiLiterate 2 года назад

      Hey Did your levels lowered? I need urgent help. I am from India too.

  • @anabreese1886
    @anabreese1886 5 лет назад

    Super important information. Thank you!!!

  • @katiedubro8319
    @katiedubro8319 3 года назад +3

    Interestingly enough, I purchased a bottle of Dr. Berg’s Nutritional yeast tablets with “no synthetic vitamins.” The label online states that the vitamins are comprised of pure Folate. Upon receiving the bottle and reading the label, it was brought to my attention that it contains folate as folic acid; precisely what Dr. Berg strongly discourages in this video. I am genuinely curious if this is a manufacturing error or do the vitamins have the synthetic for of folate…

    • @csjchicago1024
      @csjchicago1024 2 года назад

      Wow

    • @jf8461
      @jf8461 2 года назад

      I was going to buy nutritional yeast the other day from our local health food store and noticed it too had “excellent source of folic acid” written on it. But nothing indicating whether it was natural or not.

  • @FollowScripture
    @FollowScripture Год назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

  • @tomrobards7753
    @tomrobards7753 3 года назад +2

    Doctor's say take folic acid another one says don't take it you doctors need to get your stuff together and that's putting it nicely

  • @Electr0fleur
    @Electr0fleur 2 года назад +2

    THANK YOU SO MUCH
    I AM PREGNANT AND MY DOC HAS NO IDEA. THX 🙏

    • @AL_THOMAS_777
      @AL_THOMAS_777 2 года назад

      Thats so typical. All these system-aligned folks are soooooo BLOODY ignorant . . .

  • @estellekonlak8923
    @estellekonlak8923 5 лет назад +7

    What about pregnant women who are prescribed folic acid

    • @hubris7389
      @hubris7389 5 лет назад +6

      take the methyl version instead - same thing just easier to absorb and less side effects.

    • @ETERNALCYCLES
      @ETERNALCYCLES 5 лет назад +7

      Just eat avocados , broccoli and spinach everyday.

    • @ETERNALCYCLES
      @ETERNALCYCLES 5 лет назад +3

      Also if you don't have the gene mutation you can still use folic acid.

    • @Churbitser
      @Churbitser 5 лет назад

      @Eternal Cycles, or beef liver which is the food with the highest content of folic acid!

    • @cherrydowns7745
      @cherrydowns7745 5 лет назад +4

      Spina Bifida and cleft palate are a folate deficiency in Mom.

  • @etilhcir4645
    @etilhcir4645 3 года назад +3

    I have MTHFR confirmed ,,,Ive noticed your nutritional yeast contains (folic acid) should I avoid this product?
    Thanks so much .

  • @daz7987
    @daz7987 3 месяца назад

    Ive got a load supplements is it ok to take them all together I have Turmuric and Ginger Folic Acid and Omega