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After battling with iron deficiency most of my adult life, I made it my goal to learn everything I possibly could about Iron.

For the first time in my 47 years my ferritin is consistently rising! I always knew my celiac was a huge contributor as I have ongoing absorption issues (likely from microvilli that have never returned to full height). But I knew there must be other things I could try.

I changed:
•when I took Iron (always at bedtime on an empty stomach)
•the form of iron (from iron bisglycinate to sucrosomial iron. (A new form shown to be superior- more information in my website article.) It also contains vitamin C.
• the amount of iron (increasing the dose can cause GI issues as Iron feeds pathogens!) More is not always better!
•I make sure I take all my other cofactors and I check these levels often. (Cofactor info in my article)

Important if you have ADHD:
We need protein to make dopamine. We also need adequate B12, folate, zinc, magnesium and vitamin D.
Research shows those with ADHD have lower ferritin levels on average.

You don't need to have a medical degree to know this stuff. The more knowledge you have the more you can advocate for the right tests and treatment. I share my knowledge with my clients to educate them so they can seek the right medical care and I help with the nutrition , genetics and lifestyle aspects.

✴️see the full article here:https://bountifullyhealthy.com/iron-deficiency-understanding-absorption-supplementation-why-more-isnt-better/

Celiac 101 : Navigating life with celiac disease

💫Introductory special until 22 September

https://bountifullyhealthy.com/shop/celiac-101-your-guide-to-navigating-life-with-celiac-disease/

Going gluten-free with celiac disease can feel overwhelming, from figuring out what’s safe to eat, understanding labels, navigating restaurants, avoiding cross-contact, and adjusting to an entirely new way of living.

That’s exactly why I created Celiac 101.

I have lived this way for over a decade and coached many women to successfully transition.

This 97 page ebook is your beginner-friendly guide to understanding celiac disease and confidently navigating the gluten-free life without feeling completely lost along the way.

Inside, you’ll find practical information, helpful tips, and everything you need to start feeling more confident in your gluten-free journey.

Whether you were just diagnosed, or simply want to understand the gluten-free lifestyle better, this guide is for you.

It is packed with information like:

•How to safely set up your kitchen
•What foods are gluten-free and what are not
•Cross contamination: what it is and how to avoid it
•How celiac affects your social life
•How to safely eat out with celiac disease
•How to travel and vacation with celiac disease
•Resource printouts : for family, celiac dining-out card
•Gluten in skincare products
•What to do when you are glutened
•Nutrition section including nutritional deficiencies, •gut health, checkups
•How to advocate for your needs
•How to build a support system
•How to cope with the adjustment, grief, anxiety and depression it brings
•How to shop with Celiac disease
•Healing leaky gut
•Diet, exercise, sleep, stress, lifestyle, genetics
•Fermentable foods
•Lectins and grains
•Cross reactivity
•Autoimmune conditions
•hormones
•living with this condition year after year

Learn from someone who has made researching and education on Celiac disease, genetics and nutrition a way of life.

Comment celiac 101 for the link to get your guide or see my bio. Or go to bountifullyhealthy.com and click on store> celiac redources

The Methylation Starter Guide is your simple introduction to understanding what methylation is, MTHFR, why it matters and how to support healthy methylation.

This guide is for you if..
• You've recently discovered you have ar MTHFR variant and asked but what does MTHFR actually mean?
• You're confused about methylated vitamins and supplements and have asked: What supplements should I take?
• You want to understand your genetics without becoming obsessed with your DNA.
• You want a simple starting point before diving deeper into personalised nutrition and want to know what blood tests you should get.

This quide gives you the big picture first so you can start making sense of methylation.

Get my free 7 page guide here
https://bountifullyhealthy.com/methylation-guide/

Let me quelch some common misconceptions here.

1) Fast COMT does NOT mean you automatically have ADHD. It is a candidate gene, meaning it is researched to have some involvement, but is not causative on it's own. Other genetics and many environmental factors are involved when it comes to ADHD.

2) ADHD can affect someone with or without a fast or slow COMT variant. Therefore genetics alone cannot be used to diagnose ADHD.

However, knowing your COMT variant can go a long way in helping you manage your ADHD. Things like what supplements may be better for you, ADHD medication, diet and lifestyle.

3) fast COMT does not automatically mean you have low overall dopamine. Fast COMT mainly affects dopamine breakdown in the PFC. Your DRD receptors, transporters and various other genes as well your epigenetic factors also contribute.

✅️Comment "dopa" if you want the link to my dopamine recalibration 30 minute webinar in which I break down COMT, and the 4 main DRD receptors, explain tonic and phasic dopamine and give you recommendations on how to support your allele. (On sale for $18).

✅️Comment "COMT " if you want my COMT guide. Only $4.99.

I have worked extensively with many clients with ADHD and fast/slow COMT. Each person is unique because your epigenetic factors influence your unique biology and genetic makeup. However, basic guidelines can be used as support.

I always recommend getting a comprehensive DNA analysis with nutrigenetic feedback. Contact me for more information.

Everyone talks about MTHFR… but the folate story starts earlier. 🧬

When you take synthetic folic acid, your body doesn’t immediately use it as active folate. It has to go through a series of conversion steps and DHFR is one of the first enzymes involved.

DHFR helps convert synthetic folic acid into forms the body can use within the folate pathway. From there, other enzymes including MTHFD1 and MTHFR also transform folate into the different forms needed for processes like DNA synthesis, cell division, and methylation.

This is why folate metabolism is not just about one gene. It’s a pathway with multiple steps, multiple enzymes, and individual differences.

Your genetic blueprint may influence how efficiently these pathways work, which is why understanding your unique genetic makeup can be a valuable piece of personalised nutrition.

If you’re curious about what your nutrigenetic results may mean for your nutrition, send me an email. I’d love to help you intrepret your unique pathway and offer personalized recommendations.

A lot of people only discover MTHFR and methylation when something in their health doesn’t feel quite right or when they get genetic testing back and suddenly have more questions than answers.

What often happens next is pretty consistent:

They’re told to start methylfolate or methylcobalamin… sometimes at fairly specific doses… and assume that’s the “next step.”

But methylation isn’t a single pathway you switch on with one supplement.

It’s influenced by a much wider system, including:

●nutrient status

●absorption and gut health

●dietary patterns

●cofactors

●and overall health context

When that bigger picture isn’t considered, it’s very easy to over-supplement or end up chasing symptoms without actually knowing what's going on.

I put together a short guide that helps you step back and look at MTHFR in a more structured way before making decisions about supplementation.

You can get it here:

https://bountifullyhealthy.com/the-methylation-guide/

Nutrigenomics is the science of how your genes interact with food, nutrients, exercise and lifestyle.

This is why one person thrives on a fasting diet... while another feels exhausted, bloated, or stuck.

Your DNA influences:
• How vou process nutrients
• How vou respond to exercise
• How efficiently your body produces energy
• Which supplements your body may benefit from

That's why guessing often fails.

DNA Core helps uncover these insights so you car make decisions based on your biology - not trends.

So iff you don't know what is your unique diet type, and have tried them all maybe in the hopes of loosing weight or just wanting to feel better, then DNA core paired with DNA gut may be what you need.

Send me an email or dm for more information on ordering yours.

Methylmalonic acid 101: what you need to know

Methylmalonic acid is produced in very small amounts during the breakdown of certain fats and proteins. Under normal circumstances, it gets converted into another molecule with the help of vitamin B12.When there isn't enough usable vitamin B12, MMA levels rise.

❓️Why is MMA measured?
✳️Doctors often order an MMA test to help determine whether someone has a vitamin B12 deficiency

✳️Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include:

➡️ fatigue, weakness

➡️ Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, brain tingling or "zaps"

➡️ balance problems

➡️ Memory problems or difficulty concentrating

➡️ Mood changes, including depression

❓️How is MMA tested?

✳️MMA is measured with a blood test. It can also be measured in urine.

❓️What do the results mean?

✳️Normal MMA can suggests adequate vitamin B12 function. But remember it can still be normal with a functional B12 deficiency. High levels of MMA may indicate vitamin B12 deficiency.

Your genetic variants in your methionine pathway: MTRR and MTR as well as other variants like TCN2 and FUT2 play a role.

❗️always investigate the root cause.

Mt nutrigenetic feedback on your DNA test can help shed light on your genetic risks and predispositions.

If you have symptoms and high MMA, speak to your medical practitioner about B12 treatment.

We live in a world that is constantly pulling us toward quick rewards like doom scrolling, flipping between apps, seeking the next thrill.

Fast. Loud. Overbearing.

It leaves you feeling overstimulated and emotional flat.

Our nervous system and brain is not meant for this. We are supposed to wait. Anticipate. Wonder. Dream. Imagine.

We are meant to process things at a slower pace. Absorb. Reflect. Ponder. Feel awe, excitement.But instead most of feel little to no motivation, burnout, chronic overwhelm, and anxiety.

Understanding the dopamine pathway and the genetics involved is key. Knowing your genetic variants and how to support them through a combination of diet, lifestyle, environment and the right supporting nutrients.

This is for you if you're chronically overstimulated, or are feeling low motivation and apathy. And you want to learn how you can begin to feel joy, a sense of accomplishment, satisfaction and excitement again.

Practical steps you can start doing today in this 36 minute webinar with educational slides.

Visit:

https://bountifullyhealthy.com/shop/dopamine-recalibration-webinar/

Or see my bio for the link.

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Did you know that your genetics contribute to your GUT health?

There are genetic variants that play key roles in GUT health. Learning what variants you carry can help make the right choices in your diet,lifestyle and environment which influence the expression of these key genes.

GUT health influences neurotransmitters. 90% of our serotonin is made in the gut and up to 50% of dopamine. So id you're struggling with brain fog, mood swings or anxiety, this could be related to your gut.

Lactose intolerance is a deficiency in the LCT and MCM6 enzymes that produce lactase to break down the lactose found in dairy.

Celiac disease is a autoimmune condition triggered by stress, gluten and the genetic variants in HLA DQ2 and HLA DQ8.

The SI gene produces the sucrase-isomaltase enzyme, which is essential for breaking down dietary starches and sugars (such as sucrose and maltose) into simple sugars, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. A deficiency, whether Congenital or acquired in the SI gene can impair the function of the enzyme. When this happens, the body cannot effectively digest complex carbohydrates. Instead of being absorbed in the small intestine, the undigested sugars travel to the large intestine. Bacteria ferment these sugars and attract water, leading to severe intestinal discomfort.

These are just some of the enzymes that affect digestion. Others also include FUT2, PEMT and more.

The more you know your genetic risks and predispositions, the more you can take action to fix underlying issues related to poor gut health.

As a nutrigenetic practitioner I help you uncover your genetic risks and predispositions in GUT health, so we can work on actionable steps to improve gut health.

Contact me via email.(in bio) or dm to discuss how.