Ep. 8 with Trevor Maloney - Folic Acid & High Blood Pressure

Have you ever wondered how elements like methylation or genetic makeup can contribute to high blood pressure? Well, prepare to have your questions answered. Our guest for this journey is Trevor Maloney, an executive performance coach, who shares his battle with high blood pressure despite leading a health-conscious lifestyle. We delve deeper into the process of methylation in our bodies, the roles of vitamins B9 and B12, and the somewhat misunderstood concept of hereditary illnesses.

It's all about balance, discipline, and making informed decisions about our health. So, buckle up as we explore these topics and much more!

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What you don't know about B9 can hurt you.

An unfamiliar truth for those who regularly take B9 is that it's toxic above 200 micrograms, and if you are part of the 50% of the population who have diminished capacity to process folic acid, it will build up and block your receptors, causing central nervous system problems, and symptoms that mimic B3, B6, and B12 deficiency. A few slices of enriched bread or cereal is enough to detect (UMFA) unmetabolized folic acid in your blood.