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Im reading hw methylfolate&b12-methyl're more bio-available forms which convert homocysteine 2 methionine which suppose 2 be a gd thing.but at the same time im finding info saying methionine's linked 2 cancer. is it safe 2 use methyl b vitamin group?
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Yes: Methionine is an essential amino acid but is metabolized to homocysteine which increases risk of heart disease, stroke etc. B12 and folate are co-factors in breaking down homocysteine.Nearly half of people have difficulty converting folic acid and other B12's to the active methylated forms so they esp. benefit from taking those forms. Your Dr. can test homocysteine. See https://tinyurl.com/vzfrdyd
Answered 12/26/2019
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