The transsulfuration pathway involves the transfer of sulfur, converting homocysteine to cysteine, a precursor for glutathione production.* Glutathione then helps neutralize and eliminate: mercury [2], arsenic [3], cadmium [4], bisphenol A (BPA) [5], pesticide residues, and other toxins [6].* Poor MTHFR function can lead to elevated homocysteine, a byproduct of methionine metabolism
For many, biological factors such as genetics, hormones, metabolism, and the brains regulation of hunger and satiety make it incredibly difficult to achieve and maintain weight loss through lifestyle changes alone
Emotional changes are also common
For instance, treating the nasolabial folds (smile lines) may require a full syringe of filler, while treating the cheeks may require two syringes
Rare missense variants in POT1 predispose to familial cutaneous malignant melanoma
It does not remove the need for monitoring