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Methyl donors play a fundamental role in numerous biochemical processes within the body. These compounds donate a methyl group ( | Methyl donors play a fundamental role in numerous biochemical processes within the body. These compounds donate a methyl group (a carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms, -CH₃) during essential reactions, influencing a variety of physiological processes from gene expression to neurotransmitter synthesis. With the growing interest in understanding the intricate mechanisms behind aging and healthspan, the role of methyl donors has been thrust into the spotlight. | ||
Methylation refers to the process of transferring a methyl group to a molecule. This biochemical process impacts DNA, RNA, proteins, and metabolites. Methylation of DNA, for instance, can modulate gene expression without changing the DNA sequence, a phenomenon considered part of epigenetics. | Methylation refers to the process of transferring a methyl group to a molecule. This biochemical process impacts DNA, RNA, proteins, and metabolites. Methylation of DNA, for instance, can modulate gene expression without changing the DNA sequence, a phenomenon considered part of epigenetics. | ||
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|This vitamin works closely with folate in the methionine synthase reaction, converting homocysteine back to methionine. | |This vitamin works closely with folate in the methionine synthase reaction, converting homocysteine back to methionine. | ||
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|Choline | |[[Choline]] | ||
|A component of lecithin, choline can be converted into TMG in the body and participates in methylation processes. | |A component of lecithin, choline can be converted into TMG in the body and participates in methylation processes. | ||
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