Dr Ben Lynch Podcast

Is genetic testing clinically relevant? Genetic tests allow us to determine why some patients are susceptible to certain things, while others are not. These tests don't determine what treatment should be. They support the use of the right treatments. Genetic test results don't guarantee that there is a problem, or even that there is NOT a problem. Genetic tests have to be used in the context of diet and lifestyle. Treat the patient, not the SNP. Think big picture!

Learn why you might be getting those MSG headaches after eating Chinese food or your favorite bag of chips. MSG stands for monosodium glutamate. MSG is a common flavor enhancer used in some of your favorite packaged foods and in some Chinese restaurants.

Do you have a patient or loved one with exercise induced asthma that is limiting his or her athletic performance? Get your kids, or yourself, playing again. 3 Common causes of exercise induced asthma: 1) Delayed food sensitivities 2) Histamine intolerance (read more here: http://mthfr.net/histamine-intolerance-mthfr-and-methylation/2015/06/11/) 3) Mitochondrial dysfunction

What makes an angry drunk? Ethanol inhibits the methyl cycle over time because it depletes nutrients important (including methylfolate, magnesium, methylcobalamin, and Vitamin B2 aka riboflavin). This slows methylation, which is needed to decrease epinephrine and norepineprhine levels. Alcohol also causes increased urination and increased loss of magnesium, which is necessary for proper methylation. Histamine and tyramine are high in some alcohols, especially aged alcohols (red wine). MAO (monoamine oxidase) is the enzyme needed to break down amines. This enzyme is generally slower in men than women.