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- Thread starter Kayla55
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Not just any form of multi-B vitamins. Energy drinks that have high amounts of B vitamins are not methylated (e.g. cyanocobalamin). A significant percentage of autistics, especially females, do not have sufficient metabolic processes to methylate. When in doubt, seek out methyl B12 (methylcobalamin) and methyl folate. Furthermore, if you are choosing a daily multi-vitamin, seek out a methylated multi-vitamin supplement. SAMe is another cofactor that helps with methylation.
If you lack the ability to methylate, then the active form of the vitamins will not be converted in the body, leading to deficiencies. The body simply excretes it, and you've wasted your money. More importantly, it can lead to an increase in an inflammatory marker called homocysteine which can adversely affect many organ systems (brain, liver, kidneys, etc.) not to mention it is associated with increased risk of hypertension, stroke, and heart attack.
Autistics should routinely have homocysteine levels tested.
Recognizing Undermethylation Symptoms: Key Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
IL-6, homocysteine, and autism spectrum phenotypes: an investigation among adults with autism spectrum disorder and their first-degree relatives - PubMed
If you lack the ability to methylate, then the active form of the vitamins will not be converted in the body, leading to deficiencies. The body simply excretes it, and you've wasted your money. More importantly, it can lead to an increase in an inflammatory marker called homocysteine which can adversely affect many organ systems (brain, liver, kidneys, etc.) not to mention it is associated with increased risk of hypertension, stroke, and heart attack.
Autistics should routinely have homocysteine levels tested.
Recognizing Undermethylation Symptoms: Key Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
IL-6, homocysteine, and autism spectrum phenotypes: an investigation among adults with autism spectrum disorder and their first-degree relatives - PubMed
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