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Who is Amy Myers MD?

Jul 11, 2017 · Amy Myers, MD is a two-time New York Times bestselling author and an internationally acclaimed functional medicine physician. Dr. Myers specializes in empowering those with autoimmune, thyroid, and digestive issues to reverse their conditions and take back their health. In addition, she is a wife, mother, and the successful founder and CEO of ...

Is Dr Myers still seeing patients?

What is the Myers way® program?

What are the MTHFR gene mutation symptoms?

Symptoms of the MTHFR gene mutation include neural tube defects, sugar bug vein, and chronic fatigue and pain.

What do you do if you have the MTHFR gene mutation?

If your MTHFR mutation test indicates that you have the mutation, you should take methylation supplements, follow a MTHFR detox protocol,

How do you know if you have the MTHFR gene mutation?

You should take a MTHFR mutation test. You should also look out for MTHFR gene mutation symptoms including sugar bug vein, chronic pain and fatigue...

Can the MTHFR gene mutation cause autoimmune disorders?

The MTHFR gene mutation can cause autoimmune disorders. Since the MTHFR gene mutation causes the body to be less able to methylate, it is hard for...

A Personal Letter

After nearly a decade of the privilege of working with patients to overcome chronic illness, I announced in June 2018 that after much consideration I have chosen to close my clinic, Austin UltraHealth.

from Amy Myers MD

After nearly a decade of the privilege of working with patients to overcome chronic illness, I announced in June 2018 that after much consideration I have chosen to close my clinic, Austin UltraHealth.

Nurse Practitioner located in Union City, TN

Amy Myers is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She joined Advanced Gastro in May 2015. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a Master of Science in Nursing from Murray State University.

About Myers

Amy Myers is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She joined Advanced Gastro in May 2015. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a Master of Science in Nursing from Murray State University.

What happens if you don't have MTHFR?

When it does not, you’re at risk for developing a number of diseases including autoimmunity and thyroid dysfunction.

How to identify MTHFR mutations?

3 Steps to Identifying and Overcoming MTHFR Mutations 1 Educate yourself on what the MTHFR gene mutation is and its potential impact on your health. We’ll be covering that in this article. 2 Get tested. 3 Work to prevent the development of health conditions associated with MTHFR mutations.

What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down methionine?

Additionally, methionine is broken down by your liver into an inflammation-fighting agent called SAM-e (s-adenosylmethionine). SAM-e helps break down neurotransmitters and assists with the repairing of cells.

What is the homocysteine level in MTHFR?

An optimal homocysteine level is 6-9 umol/L.

Does methionine help with cancer?

Most importantly, methionine produces glutathione, your body’s most potent detoxifier. Research shows that those with autoimmunity and cancer have lower levels of glutathione compared to people without those conditions. This information indicates that they may have a genetic mutation associated with the MTHFR gene.

Can you have wild type mutations?

At each of these genes, you can have none (wild type), one (heterozygous), or two (homozygous) mutations. The more MTHFR gene mutations you have, the less the MTHFR enzyme is able to do its job effectively. When your ability to methylate is decreased there is a greater potential for the mutation to impact your health.

Does folic acid help with MTHFR?

As a reminder, simply increasing your folic acid will not help balance out an MTHFR mutation because your body is not able to convert the folic acid. Taking folic acid, which is synthetic and can be found in fortified and processed foods, is harmful because it can stay in your body unconverted.