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Methyl Magic: Maximum Health Through Methylation

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Old vitamins get a breath of fresh air in this compelling book on nutrition. If you need to be motivated to eat right and take vitamins, this will do it. It presents the B-vitamins and more in a newly publicized theory called methylation. Bill Lawren has managed to move from the "feel good" stuff of the "Zone" (Barry Sears) to the science of "Methyl Magic" (Craig Cooney) without losing a beat. The new diagnostic tests to verify the results of the program are a very nice touch. The only criticism is with the title: Considering that Dr. Cooney lays out how methylation acts -- it hardly seems magical by the end of the book! In the end, however, Dr. Cooney documents many studies which show that his program is destined to reduce the incidence of all the major killers.. I just don't know why this is not major news.

Dr. Cooney has written a book covering in-depth human physiology in a manner that is easy to read and understand by the average person. While some may think Cooney's information is a rehash of current nutritional thinking, it is another side of the perspective to healthy living. In essence, it dovetails nicely with what the other "experts" are saying. Cooney's perspective brings forth the operational aspect of exactly what is happening inside the human body in a down to earth way. It's a sort of biology class for the masses that not only makes sense, but helps everyone to make lifestyle choices that can benefit everyone from day one.

I commend Dr. Cooney for taking the time to inform the public about how important optimum methylation is to our everyday well-being and how it affects our general aging process. He has succeeded in explaining a rather complicated biochemical process in understandable terms. Many people are aware of the dangers of high plasma homocysteine, but few people outside of academia have been exposed to the other metabolic problems poor methylation creates. I have been practicing commercial animal nutrition for nearly 20 years and have been aware of the power diets formulated for optimum methylation have on general animal health and well-being. Thanks to Dr. Cooney, humans may now benefit from this knowledge. Anyone interested in improving their health should read this book.

Like the previous 4 reviewers, I believe this book to be the most comprehensive and succinct text on the methylation process that occurs in your body and the needed diet and supplements that will enhance this process. I first read about this book at a site where I purchase my own supplements, iHerb. They have always given me dependable information (which I often double check via other sites) as well as dependable service and products. But back to Cooney's book. Methyl Magic isn't really a magic trick. He explains the process of methylation and how that is important to your overall health. Cooney knows his stuff.

i gave this book 5 stars rank, but i do have a little comment that i will give it to you later. this topic is a very important to know both for therapists, and the general public, because it is explaining how the molecules of our body are feeding themselves, and what is the role of specific nutrients in the very much importent role of methylation in the body.it is also explain the roll of homocysteine in a basic, plus the advanced stages through proper methylatin. my little comment is that vitamin c in a dose of at least a few grams a day - wil increase the nutrients of methylation that discused and described in this book.you probably wonder what am i talking about?,then buy and read that book and you will understand. except from that it is a superb book that is explaining a very important issue that the public should know about it.

I would strongly suggest that everyone read Craig Cooney's book especially if you have been diagnosied with the MTHFR Gene A12098 and T677C or any combination of the T677C. This book explains in terms that most people can comprehend as to why methylation is such the root to many diseases and disabilities in this country!

Since reading Craig Cooney's book I have been able to educate my entire family as to why they are having so many health issues. When you understand Methlyation you can get off the hamster wheel of main stream medicine. This book has been a God Send to myself and my family!

Craig, thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful book! You are heaven sent for my family and hopefully many other families who will get out of the box and learn about methylation!

Keep up the great work!

Ellen Williams
St. Louis, MO

A rather simplistic rehash of current and old information. The Foreword by Dr. McCully sums up the entire information contained in this book: Take at least 100% of the MDR amount of primary B vitamins and you will avoid many deficiency related disorders. Follow a sensible low saturated fat and high fiber meal plan and that is the recipe for good health.

There is no new information in the book. Do not be mislead by the catchy title. Methylation is not 'new', 'revolutionary' or 'magic'. Simply one part of the complex biology of animals.

Bruce A. Ades, Ph.D.