Foods and Substances

Foods and Substances to Limit or Avoid • Fortified grains: Standard white flour, commercial breads, packaged crackers, and breakfast cereals labeled with "folic acid". • Alcohol: Can increase oxidative stress and interfere with your body's absorption of vital B vitamins. • Ultra-processed foods: Packaged snacks and sweets high in refined sugars and industrial seed oils that promote inflammation. • Synthetic supplements: Low-quality multivitamins or energy drinks containing synthetic folic acid or cyanocobalamin. Foods to Focus On Instead • Natural folate sources: Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale), asparagus, broccoli, avocados, and legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans). • Methylation-supporting nutrients: Pasture-raised eggs, grass-fed meats, and fish to supply essential B6, B12, and choline.