{"podcast":{"title":"Realfoodology","slug":"realfoodology-1367227","podcast_index_feed_id":1367227,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/SSM8992658139","website_url":"http://www.realfoodology.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d9924b52-fbd8-11ed-932c-8b76cb985fbc/image/HIGH-RES_Realfoodology-Podcast-Cover-Final_3000x3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Courtney Swan","episode_count":299,"summary":"Welcome to the Realfoodology podcast, with your host Courtney Swan. Courtney is a passionate food activist on a mission to heal America’s broken food system. Her show cuts through the noise by tackling the critical issues that impact our health and society as a whole. Each week, join Courtney as she brings together leading voices in food policy, nutrition, sustainability, and wellness to unravel the complexities behind our broken food system, and to simplify how we look at nutrition and food. From debunking misleading health trends to exploring the future of sustainable food systems, Realfoodology equips listeners with actionable insights and empowers them to make informed choices. Whether you’re passionate about healthy living, curious about the politics of food, or simply want to live better, this is your go-to source for conversations that matter. Discover a healthier way to live with Realfoodology. For more info, visit www.realfoodology.com and follow Courtney on Instagram, @realfoodology. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY Produced By Wellness Loud.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realfoodology-1367227"},"episode":{"title":"The Truth About Folic Acid: MTHFR, Prenatals & What to Take Instead | Dr. Ben Lynch","slug":"the-truth-about-folic-acid-mthfr-prenatals-what-to-take-instead-dr-ben-lynch","published_at":"2026-05-05T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realfoodology-1367227/the-truth-about-folic-acid-mthfr-prenatals-what-to-take-instead-dr-ben-lynch","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realfoodology-1367227","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/hQzRUk5FlBqiODHZblrZ/traffic.megaphone.fm/SSM8545551840.mp3","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/hQzRUk5FlBqiODHZblrZ/traffic.megaphone.fm/SSM8545551840.mp3","summary":"298: I’m joined by Dr. Ben Lynch to unpack a topic that’s widely misunderstood when it comes to health, anxiety, and pregnancy: methylation and the role of folate vs. folic acid. We talk about MTHFR, why some people feel worse on certain supplements, and how common prenatal advice may not work for everyone. This episode explores how to better support your body, your brain, and your future health by understanding what you’re actually taking and why it matters. Topics Discussed: → MTHFR & Methylation → Folic Acid vs. Folate → Vitamins & Anxiety → Prenatal Vitamins → Pregnancy & Baby Development → Brain Health → Lifestyle & Environmental Factors Sponsored By: → Our Place | Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit https://fromourplace.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. → Just Thrive | Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/REALFOODOLOGY → Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/REALFOODOLOGY to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to https://timeline.com/REALFOODOLOGY → Cowboy Colostrum | Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code REALFOODOLOGY at https://cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology Timestamps: → 00:00 Introduction → 01:00 MTHFR & Methylation Explained → 04:00 What Methylation Does in the Body → 08:00 Why Methylated Vitamins Can Cause Anxiety → 12:00 How to Approach Supplements…","meta_description":"298: I’m joined by Dr. Ben Lynch to unpack a topic that’s widely misunderstood when it comes to health, anxiety, and pregnancy: methylation and the role o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5138,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/realfoodology-1367227/episodes/the-truth-about-folic-acid-mthfr-prenatals-what-to-take-instead-dr-ben-lynch/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realfoodology-1367227/the-truth-about-folic-acid-mthfr-prenatals-what-to-take-instead-dr-ben-lynch.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}