What is SIBO and 5 Ways to Heal SIBO

 

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How to Tell If You Have SIBO & 5 Ways to Fix It

SIBO – short for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth – can wreak havoc on a person’s health if its symptoms are ignored. 

A common but dangerous gut problem, SIBO is often misdiagnosed. Here is how to identify SIBO, what foods make the condition worse, and how to start healing.

What Is SIBO?

SIBO literally means “too much bacteria in the small intestine”. While good bacteria are a necessary part of a healthy gut, location matters. Most of our good bacteria should be found in the large intestine and colon, not the small intestine.

The small intestine is, however, the largest part of the digestive tract, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.

When SIBO happens, both digestion and absorption can be interrupted, particularly for nutrients like iron and other fat-soluble vitamins. Symptoms can range from bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or chronic constipation.

These symptoms occur when the bacteria of the small intestine feed on the nutrients that the small intestine is supposed to be sending into the bloodstream. The result is continued bacterial overgrowth where it shouldn’t happen.

When SIBO has been ongoing for a long time, it can actually result in weight loss because the bacteria are consuming too many nutrients and not enough are being absorbed, leading to malnutrition.

It can also lead to unexplained fatigue, aches and pains, and other chronic conditions that can be misdiagnosed in place of SIBO, like IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

To recap, below are common symptoms of SIBO:

• Bloating
• Gas
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Chronic constipation
• Fatigue
• Aches and pains
• Weight loss
• Malnutrition

While SIBO is more common than initially thought, how can it be differentiated from other gut health problems that produce similar symptoms? Leaky gut, IBS, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis are all diseases and disorders that impact the small intestine, large intestine, and colon, and which may all have some level of overlapping symptoms. Additionally, some patients may have multiple conditions.

SIBO is specifically diagnosed by lactulose breath testing, a method that takes six breath samples over the course of a few hours and analyzes what bacteria are present. In some cases, stool analysis and urine testing may also be done to confirm diagnosis or to get further information.

Bottom line: SIBO is a common condition that can cause overlapping symptoms with many other gastrointestinal disorders.

What Foods Make SIBO Worse/Better?

The bacteria in the small intestine thrive on certain kinds of undigested nutrients, and so in a diet that addresses SIBO, foods that specifically fuel bacterial growth should be avoided. These even include some Paleo foods:

• Starchy flours like arrowroot, tapioca, and cassava
• Starchy vegetables like jicama, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and white potatoes
• Grains
• Sugars, refined or natural
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Fermented foods (in some cases)
• Nuts and seeds

Foods that are supportive of symptom management are low in starch and also support gut health and balance.

• Bone broth
• Pastured meats
• Certain vegetables (cooked, low-starch like bok choy, green beans, and lettuces)
• Certain fruits (cooked, low-starch like blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries)

Of course, no one-size-fits-all diet will work; some may be able to tolerate more foods and others may require an even more restricted diet.

Some practitioners will prescribe an elemental diet, which is basically a pre-digested food plan that requires eating no solids for two or three weeks. This is typically a last resort, and is not appropriate for SIBO patients who are losing weight or who cannot keep weight on.

Bottom line: SIBO feeds off starches and sugars, but can be therapeutically addressed with quality low-starch foods that nourish the gut.

How to Treat SIBO

Once SIBO is diagnosed, there are a few common methods for treating it. Diet and lifestyle are important regardless of how SIBO is addressed, but in most cases antibiotics, probiotics, or antibacterial herbs will be used to reduce small intestinal bacteria, and then diet and lifestyle factors are used to prevent regrowth and to help normalize the gut.

Correcting SIBO is not something that happens overnight or in a 21-day program.

SIBO rebalancing can take up to a year or two, and often requires multiple courses of treatment to maintain the rebalanced bacterial structure. Diet and lifestyle help treatment to work, but in most cases, SIBO cannot be rebalanced by diet alone.

A common antibiotic used by many doctors is Rifaximin, which specifically targets the gastrointestinal tract and is not broad spectrum, and which reduces systemic effects of being on an antibiotic.

Other antibacterial and antimicrobial herbs or supplements can also be successful in treating SIBO. Different practitioners may have different approaches, or may tailor each protocol to the individual patient.

Common protocols may include peppermint oil that, when enteric-coated, is potently antibacterial and can help to kill of bacteria in the small intestine. Other successful antimicrobials can include berberine, oregano oil, garlic, thyme, and wormwood in various combinations.

Bottom line: SIBO is very treatable, but requires specific protocols to successfully address it.

5 Ways to Help Heal SIBO

The Paleo diet can easily be modified for SIBO, and that, along with lifestyle factors, can help to manage symptoms and prevent recurrence after treatment has ended.

Thoroughly Chew Food

Most people chew food a few times and then swallow, sending partially chewed food into the stomach, which requires more work from digestive juices to break foods down. A simple step that can easily become a learned habit is to chew food more thoroughly before swallowing. This is especially helpful for harder to digest foods like meats.

Eat Smaller Meals Slowly

Since digestion can be profoundly impacted, eating smaller portions can also help to ensure that complete digestion takes place.

The bacteria that flood the small intestine in SIBO thrive off of incompletely digested starches and carbs, so eating smaller meals gives digestive enzymes a greater chance to fully break down food before it enters the small intestine. Additionally, not rushing through meals can also ensure that food properly digests.

Take Digestive Enzymes

In people with gut issues, sometimes stomach acid is too low to ensure proper digestion. Boosting digestive ability with digestive enzymes or apple cider vinegar can help to further break down food and reduce SIBO symptoms and recurrences.

Avoid FODMAP Foods

FODMAPs (which stands for fermentable oligo-saccharides, disaccharides, mono-saccharides, and polyols) are foods that can feed the gut bacteria in the small intestine and prevent reversal of SIBO or cause symptoms to worsen.

A SIBO diet avoids these, which include foods like grains, onions, legumes, dairy products, sweeteners, and starchy fruits and vegetables.

This category can also include some fermented foods, and while those are typically associated with gut health, they can fuel the bacteria in the small intestine. These foods should therefore be avoided until the bacterial problem is dealt with and remission has occurred.

Eat Gut-Healing Foods

Foods that are great for helping to restore balance in the small intestine include bone broth, collagen, low-starch vegetables like lettuces, green beans, and bok choy, as well as berries. While the SIBO diet is initially limited, other foods can typically be reintroduced after a course or two of a treatment protocol.

So what does a day of eating Paleo for SIBO look like?

Here is an example of what a SIBO eater might consume in a day (note: keep in mind that each person’s individual plan would probably look a little different, since an important factor of eating for SIBO is customizing the plan to each person’s sensitivities and specific needs and conditions).

Meal 1: 12 ounces of bone broth + 2 egg yolks
Meal 2: 4 ounces of wild-caught salmon + 2 cups chard with ½ large carrot + 1 tablespoon olive oil with a pinch of sea salt
Meal 3: 4 ounces chicken + 3 beet slices + ½ cucumber
Meal 4: 4 ounces lamb + ½ cup butternut squash with ghee + sea salt + black pepper
Meal 5: 4 ounces turkey + 1 cup spinach with a dash of apple cider vinegar
Meal 6: 12 ounces bone broth + 2 egg yolks

Watch this video – How I Beat SIBO: My Journey to Health | Rebecca Coomes, The Healthy Gut

Written by Aimee McNew

Author Bio:

Aimee McNew is a Certified Nutritionist who specializes in women’s health, thyroid problems, infertility, and digestive wellness. She ate her way back to health using a Paleo diet, lost 80 pounds, and had a healthy baby after numerous miscarriages. She focuses on simple nutrition practices that promote long-lasting results.

A lot of people have gotten results from the Keto diet, and enjoyed the foods that it has to offer. However, many of the people who are following this diet have a hard time finding the recipes that they need, especially ones that are quick and easy to complete.

Fortunately, Kelsey Ale, noticed this problem, and decided to do something about it. She’s found that making recipes in a slow cooker gives you meals which are not only delicious, but also take very little time to make. Mostly you just put a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker, and let it do the rest.

To find out more, click on – Keto Slow Cooker Cookbook

10 Gluten-Free and Paleo Friendly Whole Food Alternatives

 

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It’s no secret that gluten-free food is wildly popular in the health industry. As a Paleo community, this is great news, as it symbolizes a definite turn in the right direction.

However, even though gluten-free options for breads, noodles, and other grain favorites line the shelves, they’re often still heavily processed.

They’re also usually packed with non-gluten grains that contain hefty amounts of simple carbs (aka sugars) and empty calories.

The Benefits of Whole Food Alternatives

Making food swaps in favor of whole food-based alternatives has several benefits.

Check them out below.

Nutrient Density

Unlike the processed “gluten-free” options in stores, vegetables offer tons of nutrition for very few carbs and calories. This opens up more room in our diets for nutrient-dense foods while also upping our micronutrient intake.

Low Glycemic Index

Unfortunately, most grains and gluten-free packaged products still contain large amounts of carbohydrates. While moderate carb intake is fine on a Paleo diet, you really want to get your carbs from whole food, nutrient-dense sources such as beets and squashes, which have a low glycemic index, rather than from empty simple sugars. This will help keep your blood sugar stable while also possibly improving mood and lowering inflammation.

Weight Loss

Vegetables add tons of volume to dishes for very few calories. For example, one cup of broccoli contains only 31 calories and six grams of carbs, while just one slice of gluten-free bread contains roughly 60-70 calories and 15 grams of carbs a slice. This is why you may also experience weight loss when making a food swap in favor of veggie alternatives.

10 Gluten-Free and Paleo Food Swaps

Now, on to the good stuff. Below are some ingenious ways to create wraps, buns, noodles, and more, all using whole, gluten-free foods:

1. Swiss Chard Tortillas

While gluten-free, most tortillas on the market still contain a hefty dose of carbohydrates and processed grains. Various lettuces sometimes make decent alternatives, but it can be hard to find one that holds together well enough to qualify as a tortilla or wrap.

Enter Swiss chard. Its leaves are sturdy enough to hold and wrap various meats and veggies (plus the genius “rice” alternative found below) and can be dipped into homemade sauces without crumbling. Plus, they contain only seven grams of carbs per cup and are high in vitamin K, A, C, as well as an array of essential minerals.

2. Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower rice is a life-saver for Paleo folks looking to add “bulk” to a meal without adding carbohydrate-dense grains. It can be made into a fried rice dish by sautéing with meats and veggies, or even used in Paleo sushi rolls in place of high-carb sticky rice.

Making a gluten-free food swap from rice to cauliflower will save you about 30 grams of carbs per cup.

3. Zucchini Lasagna

Many of us crave comfort food without the uncomfortable effects of eating grains. Slicing zucchini into sheets that mimic pasta layers saves you the discomfort that can result from grain-based versions.

Zucchini contains about four grams of carbs per cup, which is a far cry from the average 35 carbs for every two ounces of pasta.

4. Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes

Cauliflower steps in once again to remind us that indulging in comfort food can be perfectly Paleo. Here, instead of mashing high-carb, high-calorie potatoes with butter at Thanksgiving (or any day of the week, really), we can boil or steam cauliflower and mash it up with a dash of olive oil or coconut spread.

Cauliflower contains only five carbs per cup as compared to mashed potatoes, which contain roughly 30 grams.

5. Portobello Mushroom Buns

Many struggle trying to enjoy hamburgers without the bun. Lettuce is okay, but tends to lack the thickness associated with grain-based buns. Even the gluten-free varieties contain high amounts of grain-based carbs (roughly 15 a slice) and calories.

Portobello mushroom caps alleviate bun deprivation by providing a sturdy place to rest your burgers. They’re also a great source of B vitamins and a range of minerals as well as being low in carbs and calories.

6. Zucchini Pasta

A single zucchini and a spiralizer can bring pasta back into your diet in as little as 10 minutes. These “noodles” hold together well, and can be eaten raw in a light “pasta” salad or sautéed and covered in marinara for a comforting bowl of Paleo spaghetti.

Zucchini pasta will also save you an average of 30 grams of carbs per cup.

Pro tip: If you’re looking to make thicker noodles, beets are another pasta alternative. While beets are slightly starchy, they’re also packed with phytonutrients, folate, manganese, potassium, and copper.

Simply run slices through a spiralizer and sauté with veggies and ground beef, or use them in a noodle soup.

7. Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns

While spaghetti squash has earned its reputation as a low-carb spaghetti alternative, it also works wonders as a hash brown substitute. You can easily fill the hash brown vacancy alongside your eggs and bacon by forming baked squash “patties” and cooking them in coconut oil over medium heat until brown on both sides. Add a little salt and you’ll quickly forget about the heavily processed version.

To compare, spaghetti squash has only 10 grams of carbs per cup, while regular hash browns contain 18 grams per cup.

8. Almond Meal Breadcrumbs

It’s taken a while to find a breadcrumb alternative for the simple fact that, well, bread is bread and it’s not Paleo. Now, however, the days of breadcrumb-free casseroles are over: almond meal makes a hearty and, when toasted, crunchy breadcrumb alternative without the gluten or grains. It also gives you a nice dose of healthy fats, vitamin E, plant protein, and only 10 grams of carbs per half cup.

9. Baked Zucchini Fries

Fries are the quintessential burger side. And, as Paleo foodies agree, we eat a lot of grass-fed burgers. Swapping out potato fries – which are often fried in highly inflammatory vegetable oils – with baked zucchini fries as a side will save you calories, carbs, and inflammation.

Simply preheat your oven to 425ºF, slice zucchini and remove the seeds, toss with a dash of olive or coconut oil and almond meal breadcrumbs, and bake until golden for 15 minutes.

10. Apple Chips and Nachos

Dehydrating apple slices to make chips will spare you calories and inflammatory vegetable oils, while also curbing even the strongest crunch craving.

The versatility of apples doesn’t stop there, however.

Try making apple “nachos” using horizontally sliced apple slices topped with almond butter, dark chocolate chips, and coconut shreds for a sweet movie snack.

Apple slices contain 15 grams of carbs, as compared to roughly 60 grams in four ounces of chips.

Watch this video – What I Ate Today | Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes

Bottom Line

Swapping grain-based breads, wraps, and pastas for vegetable alternatives can save you dollars, excess carbs, calories, and inflammation, while also upping your nutrient intake. Not to mention, they’ll surely have you fantasizing about tortillas and pasta without guilt.

Written by Megan Patiry

Author Bio:

Megan is an inquisitive nutrition and wellness writer harboring an editorial love affair with the decadent and the nutritious. She is a dedicated researcher in all areas of ancestral health, a certified specialist in fitness nutrition, personal trainer, and professional almond milk latte addict.

A lot of people have gotten results from the Keto diet, and enjoyed the foods that it has to offer. However, many of the people who are following this diet have a hard time finding the recipes that they need, especially ones that are quick and easy to complete.

Fortunately, Kelsey Ale, noticed this problem, and decided to do something about it. She’s found that making recipes in a slow cooker gives you meals which are not only delicious, but also take very little time to make. Mostly you just put a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker, and let it do the rest.

To find out more, click on – Keto Slow Cooker Cookbook

What’s MTHFR Mutation + 4 Natural Ways to Alleviate Symptoms

 

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MTHFR Mutation – What It Is and 4 Natural Ways to Alleviate Symptoms

MTHFR is a gene that is closely associated with the body’s ability to detox, keep inflammation levels down, and regulate immunity.

Unless you’re a geneticist, it might feel overwhelming to consider how your genes affect your health.

However, untangling the basics of MTHFR and how it might be impacting you on a daily basis is a major proactive step to protecting your long-term health. Plus, you can ease everyday symptoms you might not even know are associated with it.

What is a MTHFR Mutation?

MTHFR stands for “methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase” (which is precisely why it gets abbreviated). It is a gene that provides instructions for producing an enzyme of the same name. This MTHFR enzyme adds a methyl group to folic acid and folate, converting them to an active form and making the nutrient usable by the body. 

A missing methyl group equals an inability to put folate to work. Think of the methyl group as the keys that make a car drive. Without the “keys,” folate can’t drive and get its job done in the body.

Folic acid and folate are also referred to as vitamin B9. Folic acid itself is a synthetic form of the nutrient folate, which is found in foods. Without the methyl group, people who have a genetic mutation associated with MTHFR may be unable to properly activate B9 in their bodies.

This can lead to symptoms of vitamin B9 deficiency even if they get plenty in diet or supplement form. It’s all about conversion and activation, not necessarily ingestion of the nutrient. The more mutations you have, the less effective your MTHFR gene could be.

While people with mutations will still have genes that partially function, in most people, they could be functioning at only 20 to 70 percent of their potential.

Without the methyl group added to B9, folate is useless in the body, leading to problems converting homocysteine (an amino acid) into methionine, which is required for metabolism, muscle growth, and glutathione synthesis.

Glutathione is a potent antioxidant in the body that reduces oxidative stress and decreases autoimmune activity. So, lacking this crucial methyl group can lead to inflammation and several other health issues that can become chronic and long-term.

When you have a MTHFR mutation, the effectiveness of your MTHFR gene is impaired. There are multiple locations on the MTHFR gene, and you can have several mutations present on this single gene.

There are two that are most commonly studied: C677T and A1298C. While these have gained most of the research, there are several other known MTHFR polymorphisms. The more mutations you have, the less effective your MTHFR gene could be.

How The Food You Eat Changes Your Genes

The simple presence of a genetic polymorphism does not mean that it’s actively hindering your gene’s ability to work. This is where epigenetics, or the way that your environment and lifestyle influence how your genes work, can become involved.

You can also have active mutations that can be neutralized by lifestyle and dietary factors. Supplementing with the needed active folate, for example, could help to neutralize the negative effects of a poor-functioning MTHFR gene. It’s not always that simple, though.

All genetic mutations are inherited from your parents when you get the rest of your DNA. You are either homozygous (two copies) or heterozygous (one copy) for all genetic mutations that you have, or you can have two normal copies of a gene, meaning that there is no mutation present.

You will only ever have two sides of a gene: one from your father and one from your mother. If you are homozygous for any mutation, it means you got one from each parent. If you are heterozygous, then your parents would have to be tested to determine which one passed down the mutated version. This information is not necessary, however, to address your genetic health.

With MTHFR, there are three notable categories of problematic methylation issues:

• MTHFR Homozygous C677T: 30 to 40 percent of Americans are likely to have at least one copy of this mutation, with 10-15 percent of Caucasians and 25 percent of Hispanics having the homozygous mutation.

• MTHFR Homozygous A1298C: While firm research statistics aren’t available for the prevalence of this, it’s thought that approximately 20 percent of Americans may be homozygous for this mutation. This particular gene is associated with depression, neurotransmitter imbalances, and other complex problems, like recurrent miscarriage or infertility in both men and women.

• MTHFR Compound Heterozygous C677T + A1298C: There are no known statistics on the prevalence of this compound heterozygous mutation, but research suggests it could be the most problematic scenario. The mutations occur in two places on the gene, resulting in a dramatically reduced gene capacity. It has similar homocysteine and inflammatory complications as those associated with homozygosity of C677T.

It is estimated that 40 to 60 percent of the population has at least one mutation on the MTHFR gene while 14 to 20 percent may have one of the aforementioned severe combinations.

Bottom line: MTHFR is a gene that produces an enzyme that is essential for numerous processes in the body that regulate health: inflammation, detox, fertility, and more. With a MTHFR mutation and the lack of the proper nutrient activation, you can suffer from numerous symptoms.

MTHFR Mutation Symptoms

If you have a MTHFR mutation and problems converting homocysteine, some symptoms you might experience could include:

• Elevated homocysteine levels (shown via a blood test)
• Elevated LDL and suppressed HDL
• Inability to activate B6, B9, and B12
• Fatigue
• Brain fog
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia and sleep problems
• Histamine problems
• Alcohol intolerance
• Detox problems
• Addictions, including alcoholism
• Migraines
• Headaches
• Chronic pain in the joints and muscles
• Restless legs
• Obesity and weight problems

Conditions Linked to MTHFR Mutations

While this list is far from exhaustive, research links several conditions with MTHFR mutations, including:

• Bipolar disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Diabetes, type 1 or type 2
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Parkinson’s disease and other tremor disorders
• Irritable bowel disease and other intestinal disorders
• Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and postpartum depression
• Thyroid disease
• Any autoimmune disease
• ADHD
• Down syndrome and neural tube disorders
• Heart disease and risk for heart attack
• Alzheimer’s
• Autism and other developmental problems, especially in children
• Recurrent pregnancy loss
• Infertility
• Colon cancer
• Leukemia

Bottom line: MTHFR can have a significant impact on both short-term quality of life and long-term health and disease development.

4 Ways to Manage MTHFR Symptoms and Risks

Since MTHFR is far from rare, many people could discover that they possibly have problematic genetic combinations. However, thanks to modern understanding of how diet and environment can “turn on” or “turn off” our genetic mutations, we can have a say in how our genes continue to work.

By making some dietary and lifestyle adjustments, people with MTHFR mutations can alleviate symptoms, decrease associated health risks, and improve their general health and the outlook of chronic conditions.

1. Manage Stress

Stress of any kind can hamper all kinds of methylation activity in the body, a.k.a. can impair the body from transferring active folate to substances elsewhere. This can result in decreased use of critical nutrients like B6, B9, and B12 as well as reduced levels of the master antioxidant, glutathione.

As if stress isn’t bad enough, the actual presence of stress can cause the body to be unable to complete the tasks it needs to counter the effects of stress.

Help your body cope with stress by:

Practicing yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, or deep breathing to engage the parasympathetic nervous system and combat the constant “fight or flight” response.

Exercise regularly to promote a healthy weight, decrease inflammation, and get better sleep.

Spend time outside, both to get vitamin D and to soak up the balancing effect of nature, which is scientifically proven to decrease stress levels.

Avoid processed and synthetic foods. Instead, reach for fresh vegetables, healthy fats, and antioxidant fruits.

2. Completely Avoid Synthetic Folic Acid and Processed Foods

When you have MTHFR mutations and you load your body with synthetic folic acid or supplemental folate that is not activated, your body is not only unable to use these nutrients, but you also risk toxicity. When you have MTHFR, it’s important to stop taking synthetic supplements and switch to activated ones.

As always, don’t stop supplements or medications without consulting your doctor. However, if you have MTHFR and your doctor advises higher doses of folic acid, seek a second opinion from a medical professional who is well-versed in genetics.

3. Supplement with Active Folate

Known as 5-MTHF, activated folate already contains the methyl group and doesn’t need to be converted in the body. This allows it to get to work right away.

Many nutrients, including active folate, are essential for the production of neurotransmitters including serotonin and dopamine. Deficiencies or conversion issues can manifest as depression, anxiety, or similar nervous system disorders.

However, it’s not as simple as taking a few pills. Some people can be highly sensitive to methylated supplements and may need to get the nutrients they need in a milder way. Working with a practitioner who understands methylation is a vital first step.

Active forms of B12 and B6 can also be beneficial for the function of active folate. While these can all be obtained directly from food sources, if gut issues are present, they may not digest and absorb properly.

For people with homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations, it’s best to properly supplement to ensure continuous availability of these vital nutrients.

4. Support the Gut

When your body is genetically impaired in its ability to activate or use nutrients, you can minimize the effects by optimizing gut health. The gut is where nutrients are absorbed and used in the body, so keeping your gut running efficiently is key.

This doesn’t only mean eating a gut-friendly diet but living a lifestyle that minimizes exposure to toxins and chemicals that can enter the body and cause problems like leaky gut. 

Digestive issues are common in people with MTHFR mutations, ranging from stomach acid imbalances to problems in the small intestine. They can also be prone to higher incidences of allergies and inflammation.

When leaky gut occurs, this can deplete nutrients and exacerbate conditions that exist or are genetic tendencies.

Boost your gut health naturally by:

• Eliminating all processed, synthetic, and refined foods
• Eliminating foods that you are allergic or sensitive to
• Eliminating GMOs, grains, dairy, and sugar from your diet
• Increasing probiotic supplements and foods
• Staying hydrated
• Eating plenty of fiber
• Consuming foods and supplements that repair the gut lining, including bone broth, collagen, and glutamine

Watch this video – MTHFR GENE MUTATION Diet, lifestyle and supplements (with Troubleshooting guide)

Bottom line: MTHFR is far from a sentence to terrible health, although many who have it are able to tie it to years of symptoms and conditions that are difficult to address. Once you eliminate triggers and focus on optimizing nutrient levels, you can start taking steps towards a healthy and vibrant lifestyle.

Written by Aimee McNew

Author Bio:

Aimee McNew is a Certified Nutritionist who specializes in women’s health, thyroid problems, infertility, and digestive wellness. She ate her way back to health using a Paleo diet, lost 80 pounds, and had a healthy baby after numerous miscarriages. She focuses on simple nutrition practices that promote long-lasting results.

A lot of people have gotten results from the Keto diet, and enjoyed the foods that it has to offer. However, many of the people who are following this diet have a hard time finding the recipes that they need, especially ones that are quick and easy to complete.

Fortunately, Kelsey Ale, noticed this problem, and decided to do something about it. She’s found that making recipes in a slow cooker gives you meals which are not only delicious, but also take very little time to make. Mostly you just put a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker, and let it do the rest.

To find out more, click on – Keto Slow Cooker Cookbook