Various conditions and stressors can have an adverse impact on the body’s methylation cycle. Nutrient deficiencies, environmental exposures, and other aspects of a modern lifestyle can cause inefficient methylation. In addition, approximately 60 percent of U.S. adults have a genetic variation that makes it difficult for their methylation cycle to function optimally.
Thorne’s Methyl-Guard Plus features betaine (trimethylglycine), methylated vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) and folate (5-MTHF), as well as the active forms of vitamins B2 and B6, for providing efficient nutritional support for the body’s methylation challenges.*
Benefits of Thorne’s Methyl-Guard Plus:
- Nutritional support for individuals who have MTHFR gene mutations*
- Enhanced cellular energy production fights fatigue*
- Helps maintain a healthy homocysteine level in the blood, which supports cardiovascular, cognitive, and bone health*
- Promotes fat metabolism and lean body composition*
- Supports neurotransmitter production – natural chemicals that play an important role in nervous system functions, like attention, focus, mood, and sleep*
- Promotes liver detoxification of many substances, including hormones like estrogen*
Why is methylation important:
Methylation is a simple reaction where a small molecule known as a “methyl group” is transferred from one substance to another. Methylation significantly impacts many biochemical reactions in the body and plays a beneficial role in:
- Cardiovascular health
- Cellular energy production
- Fat metabolism
- Neurological function
- DNA production
- Liver detoxification processes
- Eye health
- Histamine balance
Who can benefit from Thorne's Methyl-Guard Plus:
- Individuals with mutations to MTHFR and other genes that adversely affect methylation*
- Aging individuals wanting to support their cardiovascular, cognitive, and metabolic health*
- Women seeking support for estrogen metabolism and bone health*
- Individuals wanting nutritional support for fat metabolism and maintenance of a healthy body composition*
- Anyone with limited consumption of methylation-supportive foods like green leafy vegetables, legumes, and cruciferous vegetables
Features of Thorne's Methyl-Guard Plus:
- Betaine, also known as trimethylglycine, is a superior methyl donor
- The methylated forms of vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) and folate (5-MTHF) benefit individuals with certain gene mutations*
- Active forms of vitamins B2 and B6 – key cofactors in methylation processes
- B vitamins in their active, tissue-ready forms means your body gets the greatest benefit with the least additional work*
- Robust methylation support in fewer capsules per day than Thorne’s original Methyl-Guard®