The Truth About Folic Acid: MTHFR, Prenatals & What to Take Instead | Dr. Ben Lynch

298: I’m joined by Dr. Ben Lynch to unpack a topic that’s widely misunderstood when it comes to health, anxiety, and pregnancy: methylation and the role of folate vs. folic acid. We talk about MTHFR, why some people feel worse on certain supplements, and how common prenatal advice may not work for everyone. This episode explores how to better support your body, your brain, and your future health by understanding what you’re actually taking and why it matters.

Topics Discussed:

→ MTHFR & Methylation

→ Folic Acid vs. Folate

→ Vitamins & Anxiety

→ Prenatal Vitamins

→ Pregnancy & Baby Development

→ Brain Health

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00 Introduction

→ 01:00 MTHFR & Methylation Explained

→ 04:00 What Methylation Does in the Body

→ 08:00 Why Methylated Vitamins Can Cause Anxiety

→ 12:00 How to Approach Supplements (Bio-Individuality)

→ 23:00 Methylation, Pregnancy & Baby Development

→ 35:30 Folic Acid vs Folate

→ 48:00 Brain Health & Nutrient Deficiency

→ 1:10:00 Morning Sickness, Histamine & DAO

→ 1:14:00 Matcha, Green Tea & Folate

→ 1:16:00 Why Vitamins Can Make You Feel Worse

→ 1:19:00 Tylenol, Glutathione & Pregnancy

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