23andMe is the cheaper of the two most sought after options - was $99 a few months ago, but it may have gone up. Though, it's a little less detailed than Yasko's Methylation Analysis. The thing is, that's like $500.
Also, with 23andMe, you have to take the raw data from the test to a 3rd party for analysis, someplace like Genetic Genie, Promethease, etc. Why? I can't recall all the details, but I believe they were under some pressure from the FDA. Don't let that shy you away though - the raw data is still useful.
From there, unless you've got a knowledgeable doctor in your corner, you're going to have to put in some legwork as far as researching what you can supplement to correct your specific gene defects... IF you think they're a problem for you.
I say IF, because these sorts of mutations are very common, but most are not affected by them. It takes strain, deficiencies, or build-ups of certain things for them to be "activated."
It is A LOT more complicated than that, but that is the jist of it.
Speaking from experience, as someone who considers himself to be very much at the mercy of his methylation problems, without a doctor, it can be a real *****.
But, again, not everyone seems to have a problem with this, even those here, and some that do seem to have it much better off than others.
I think it is a cumulative thing - the longer you have the deficiencies and/or build-ups of the various components involved in the methylation cycle, the worse things get.
I feel like, for some, their bodies develop workarounds that allow them to get by, or the few supplements they do take are enough. I don't know though.
I don't mean to frighten, just trying to be as accurate as my mind will allow.
Anyway, you should be able to find quite a bit of information about
it, searching both the forum as well as elsewhere on the web. It's been gaining a lot of popularity lately.
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