MTHFR Explained: Why You’re Doing Everything Right But Still Feel Off (Episode 79)

About this episode

In this episode, Carrie Chojnowski explores the MTHFR gene and its impact on health, particularly for women in midlife.

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right… but still don’t feel like yourself? Low energy. Brain fog. Mood swings. Hormone imbalances. Stubborn weight that won’t budge. And then you’re told… “your labs look normal.” In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that completely changed how I understand my own body—the MTHFR gene and methylation—and why it may be a missing piece for so many women, especially in midlife. I’m also sharing part of my personal story—how I discovered I had a ...

People in this episode

Host: Carrie Chojnowski

Topics covered

• MTHFR gene
• methylation
• women's health
• midlife
• energy levels
• hormone imbalances

Keywords

• MTHFR
• methylation
• energy
• brain fog
• mood swings
• hormone imbalances
• weight loss

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