Methylation is the act of a methyl group (a single carbon atom and three hydrogen atoms) attaching to another molecule.

Why do you care?

Because methylation is a big deal, and if your body doesn’t do it well, you can’t be healthy.

If your thyroid is under-functioning you get a diagnosis of hypothyroid. And you receive a prescription for hormone replacement, usually Levothyroxine, Synthroid, or a generic. Problem solved, end of story. Right?