Everybody knows that you should take a prenatal vitamin if you are expecting a new baby. But why? What is the prenatal vitamins mechanism of action? Well, different vitamins and minerals in a prenatal vitamin work in different ways. There is no one single thing that makes it work. The main point of a prenatal … Read more
No, it’s not street slang. MTHFR is also known as “methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase.” It’s an important enzyme in the metabolic pathways for breaking down the amino acid homocysteine. MTHFR is involved where folate and other B vitamins are important. Ever hear the term “B complex?” MTHFR is part of that picture. After all, the “F” in … Read more
So, your OB told you to take a prenatal vitamin, even though you’re not pregnant. Wait, what? Yeah, so it turns out that these days a lot of OBs are suggesting that even women who are just thinking about becoming pregnant go ahead and take a prenatal vitamin. This is good advice! After all, it … Read more
