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The super important but often overlooked PEMT gene deserves a deeper look if you have any stage of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, bile flow concerns, liver enzyme markers that are elevated or have anxiety. SIBO is also more likely with this gene.

If one has 2 copies of certain PEMT SNPs like rs12325817 (one from each parent), then conversion of phosphatidylethanolamine to phosphatidylcholine by methylation in the liver is usually impaired to some degree. Even having 1 copy can necessitate the need as well for extra choline in the diet.

I share this as it's very common yet overshadowed by other SNPs like MTHFR. I took a deeper dive on it this summer when my son had GI issues and an ultrasound showed fat in his liver. And he's a kid who has been on an organic nutrient dense diet his whole life. He also had the other symptoms associated with PEMT - and sure enough he has 2 copies of PEMT on two SNPs most common with issues. BodyBio PC (or other high quality brands like Quicksilver or Seeking Health, TMG and a diet rich in foods that are higher in choline helps.

The foods highest in bioavailable choline are animal foods. Eggs (especially the yolks) top the list. Then liver, meat, fish and dairy. Though it's found in plant foods like cruciferous vegetables, those not eating animal foods will likely need supplementation for long-term health (especially if a person has PEMT +/+ genes).

What Is The PEMT Gene? DNA-Based Nutrition | Nutrition Genome What is the PEMT gene? PEMT is in charge of phosphatidylcholine production, and variants in the gene may increase your need for dietary choline.

For anyone interested in learning more about MindSync for multi-sensory training (MST) I wanted to share a few details about upcoming sessions. We are excited to start offering MST in Cu***ng (conveniently right off of exit 13 on 400) - our first clients start next week. We did this 30 day program last summer at another location and it made an incredible difference for both of our kids. My son with PANS-type symptoms (anxiety, tics, OCD and brain fog) made huge strides - it took him out of fight-or-flight like nothing else we have tried. My daughter (who I haven't talked about as much as my son) also had significant gains with speech articulation, social interactions, confidence and classroom performance. She had the same teacher last year and this year and she has reported huge improvements in so many areas.

Judy Shafer and I are doing free consultations for those interested in May (only a couple spots left) and summer sessions. Our next in-office sessions start on 4/29 and 5/13 (12 days in the office followed by 18 days of a light box protocol at home).

Summer sessions begin on (Tuesday) 5/28. Many have expressed interest - availability is limited!

For more information, please feel free to PM me. Or you can contact us at [email protected].