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If you have an MTHFR gene variant, folate doesn’t convert properly in the methylation cycle. This can cause homocysteine levels to rise, which is particularly concerning for your cardiovascular system. With methylated B vitamins (i.e., in supplement form), folate is already converted into 5-MTHF, so it’s ready to go.

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Frozen burritos can vary substantially in their ingredients and nutrient profile. Registered dietitians highly recommend Red’s Organic Black Bean & Cheese Burrito.It provides a satisfying combo of protein and fiber, and is made with whole-food ingredients. Frozen burritos are a quick, easy way to satisfy a burrito craving without having to order one from a restaurant or make one from scratch at home. Not only are they filling and delicious, they take just minutes to heat in the microwave. So, they’re perfect for when you’re pressed for time. But they’re not all created equally. While some frozen burritos can be a…

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This postdoc’s research sheds light on how tiny protein organelles manage molecular traffic, with implications for engineering synthetic pathways.Image credit:Neetu Yadav, ©iStock, DrAfter123Q | Write a brief introduction to yourself including the lab you work in and your research background.I’m Neetu Yadav, a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Josh Vermaas’s lab at Michigan State University. My work focuses on computational biophysics and molecular simulations, particularly exploring how metabolites move through protein-based organelles like bacterial microcompartments. In the Vermaas lab, I use molecular dynamics and enhanced sampling approaches to study the transport of biologically important molecules. My research has broader implications for…

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Dietary changes alone cannot cure or reverse asthma , but some modifications to your diet may reduce or control your symptoms. “Diets rich in fruits and vegetables, as well as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (particularly omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA]), and lower in added sugars and processed and red meats tend to be better for asthma management,” says Kelly Jones, RD , the owner of Kelly Jones Nutrition in Newtown, Pennsylvania. The Mediterranean diet , based on eating plenty of healthy fats like olive oil, fish, whole grains, and fruit, fits the bill, she says. And there is some preliminary evidence…

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Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest.Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness.To speed ripening, keep pears in a bag at room temperature—add an apple slice for extra help. Fall produce means crates of crisp apples, bins of cheery orange pumpkins and loads of sweet, juicy pears with toothsome, yielding flesh. But it can be tough to know when a pear is ready to eat, or how long you’ll have to wait for the pears you buy at the grocery store or farmers’ market…

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Raman Bedi, dental public health specialistFaculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Guy’s Campus King’s College London, London, UKraman.bedi{at}kcl.ac.ukAbbasi rightly highlights how racism, sexism, and other inequities are deeply embedded in and systemically damaging to the NHS.1 The evidence of harm is overwhelming, and the cost of inaction is unsustainable. I agree with the urgent need for action, but I think our current approaches—often anchored in conventional diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) training and top-down strategies—might no longer serve us well.The prevailing …

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Even with a broken heart, Leo, you still love to shine—and in fact, nothing makes you feel more alive! So, Antonella suggests you consider channeling your heartbreak into a bold new aesthetic. “Whether that’s a dramatic wardrobe refresh, a new hairstyle, or a self-love tattoo, it will help you reclaim the spotlight,” she says.

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