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Methyl Donors

Meaning

Biochemical compounds, typically nutrients like B vitamins (folate, B12) and choline, that possess a mobile methyl group (a carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms) that can be transferred to another molecule. This transfer, known as methylation, is a fundamental, essential process required for countless physiological functions, including DNA expression, neurotransmitter synthesis, and hormone detoxification. Adequate availability of these donors is crucial for epigenetic and metabolic health.