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Methylation

2 articles on Methylation by Dr. med. univ. Julian Douwes: Methylcobalamin vs. Cyanocobalamin: A Physician's Guide to B12 Supplementation; and more.

7 articles · 57 min total
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Interventions That Lower Epigenetic Age: What 41 Human Studies Actually Show

A 2026 systematic review of 41 trials identified which interventions genuinely lower next-generation epigenetic clocks — and which popular longevity staples have no detectable effect.

Interventions That Lower Epigenetic Age: What 41 Human Studies Actually Show
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Trimethylglycine (TMG/Betaine): Methylation Support, Homocysteine, and Longevity

TMG donates methyl groups to lower homocysteine, support liver function, and enhance athletic performance. Clinical dosing, evidence, and who benefits most.

Trimethylglycine (TMG/Betaine): Methylation Support, Homocysteine, and Longevity
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Epigenetic Clock Tests Compared: TruAge, GlycanAge, and OMICmAge

Head-to-head comparison of the top commercial biological age tests — TruAge, GlycanAge, and OMICmAge — to help you choose the right panel for your longevity goals.

Epigenetic Clock Tests Compared: TruAge, GlycanAge, and OMICmAge
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Homocysteine: What Your Levels Mean and How to Lower Them

High homocysteine quietly damages blood vessels and the brain. A physician explains optimal ranges, root causes like MTHFR, and evidence-based ways to lower it.

Homocysteine: What Your Levels Mean and How to Lower Them
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Methylcobalamin vs. Cyanocobalamin: A Physician's Guide to B12 Supplementation

Dr. Douwes breaks down every B12 form — methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin, hydroxocobalamin — covering dosing, testing, and who truly benefits from active B12.

Methylcobalamin vs. Cyanocobalamin: A Physician's Guide to B12 Supplementation
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Glycine: The Amino Acid Behind Better Sleep, Collagen, and Longevity

Glycine at 3 g before bed improves sleep quality in RCTs. As a longevity molecule it drives collagen synthesis, glutathione via GlyNAC, and mTOR modulation.

Glycine: The Amino Acid Behind Better Sleep, Collagen, and Longevity
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MTHFR Gene Mutation: Symptoms, Testing, and a Physician's Methylation Protocol

Dr. Douwes explains MTHFR gene variants, how they disrupt methylation and detox, which labs to run, and the evidence-based supplement protocol he uses clinically.

MTHFR Gene Mutation: Symptoms, Testing, and a Physician's Methylation Protocol
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