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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.

Have you asked any of these questions about methylation or MTHFR?

▶️ How much methylfolate should I take?
▶️ Why should I avoid folic acid?
▶️ why is my homocysteine high?
▶️ My DNA test says I need methylfolate but also says I should avoid it. Why the conflicting information?
▶️ What do I do next?
▶️ what genetic test should I get?
▶️ Which blood tests should I ask for?
▶️ Why can't I tolerate methylated vitamins?

You're not alone. Methylation can seem quite complicated. You've probably read about different protocols and supplements. You may feel overwhelmed and confused.

But here is the thing.
And this is important ❗️⚠️...

A lot of people rush into protocols and supplements with no clear direction or understanding of what they are doing.

I encourage pausing.
Asking the right questions.
Getting the right information.
Having some basic understanding.

That's the approach I take with methylation and nutrigenetics, and it's why I created my Methylation Starter Guide.

❌️ it's not another protocol
❌️ it's not supplement recommendations

✳️ It's to help you understand what is important and why it's important. BEFORE you start any supplements there are some basic things you should know and do.

This guide is not a methylation guide. But it's a START. The aim is to give you clarity going in. The guidance you need after this initial period exists in working with me as a DNA based nutritional health coach trained to interpret your genetic test with personalized recommendations that are actionable.

If you'd like this starter guide, get it here:
https://bountifullyhealthy.com/methylation-guide/

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.

In today’s high-stimulation world, many people feel lower motivation, reduced focus, emotional flatness, and a constant pull toward quick rewards like scrolling, snacking, or multitasking. This class explores why that happens and what you can actually do about it.

Dopamine Recalibration is 40-minute science-informed Zoom class that breaks down how your brain’s dopamine system works, how it is shaped by genetics, and how daily environment and lifestyle choices influence motivation, drive, and reward sensitivity.

Rather than treating dopamine as a simple “chemical of pleasure,” this session explains its real role in motivation, learning, and behavioral reinforcement -and why modern life can disrupt this system.

What you’ll learn
How dopamine works in the brain
Why genetics can influence dopamine signaling and sensitivity
How over-stimulation affects reward processing over time
The role of diet in supporting neurotransmitter balance and brain energy
How sleep, stress, and environment shape motivation and focus
Practical ways to reduce overstimulation and support dopamine recalibration
The difference between fast and slow COMT and how to support each one
what each DRD receptor does

What makes this class different
This is not a generic wellness talk. It brings together neuroscience, behavioral science, and a genetics-informed perspective to help you understand why people respond differently to the same environment -and why one-size-fits-all advice often fails.

Instead of extreme “dopamine detox” claims, the focus is on recalibration: restoring healthy sensitivity to everyday rewards so motivation feels natural again.

Who this is for
This class is designed for people who feel:

Mentally overstimulated or distracted
Dependent on constant input (phone, social media, food, stimulation)
Low motivation despite knowing what they “should” do
Curious about the biological and genetic side of behavior and habits
Outcome
By the end of this session, you’ll understand how dopamine function is shaped and how diet, lifestyle, and environment can be used to support a more stable, responsive, and resilient motivation system.

Not by forcing discipline, but by working with your brain’s biology instead of against it.

The class takes place on zoom and is less than 40 minutes. You will be sent instructions for login via email once you have paid.

Signup here: https://bountifullyhealthy.com/shop/dopamine-recalibration-online-class/

It's celiac disease awareness month!

No one really explains how much living with Celiac disease shifts your relationship with food.
It’s not just about cutting things out.

It’s the moment you realize that “gluten-free” doesn’t automatically mean you’ll feel okay.
So you start paying attention in a different way.
You question more.
You notice more.
You learn your body in a way you never had to before.

Food stops being automatic, and becomes intentional.
And somewhere in that process, your idea of “healthy” changes completely.

If you're needing help with learning how to really care for your body and nourish it, that's where I can help.I include DNA based personalized nutrition to your needs.

If you’ve gone through that shift too, save this as a reminder. I’d really like to hear your experience. What changed most for you after your diagnosis?