Methyl (CH3) is involved in a variety of biological processes. Methyl based substances include glutathione (an intracellular antioxidant), carnitine (involved in fat metabolism), creatine phosphate (used in ATP for energy production), epinephrine (adrenaline) and phosphatidylcholine (used in the nerves responsible for memory). 

Adding this methyl group to another chemical compound is known as methylation, a process which is taking place about one million times per second in the human body. Numerous physical and emotional health problems are linked with poor methylation.

For example, disturbed methylation is common in people suffering from various forms of mental and emotional problems, including, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and certain behavioral disorders.  

Clearly, if a person wants to be healthy, they need to make sure they are methylating properly, which is why balancing methylation is the subject of this issue of Sunshine Sharing.  You can read the issue in the window below or click on this link to view it in a new window. 

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Strategies for Health by Steven Horne