[0:00]And then if we look here, you see, um, in the methylation cycle or methionine cycle,
[0:08]part of Serine's job is to help derive methylated folate.
[0:18]And through that, it allows the body to metabolize homocysteine. So if you've heard me talk about this one too,
[0:24]homocysteine is a toxic byproduct and when it builds up in the body, contributes to bone loss and muscle damage and heart attacks and strokes.
[0:34]It can also increase the risk for certain types of vascular inflammation. And with that,
[0:41]um, you need Serine in this process. So Serine plays a role in the methylation cycle,
[0:48]plays a role in cell membrane fluidity. Serine plays a role in heme synthesis and Serine plays a role in the conversion of, um,
[1:00]of homocysteine into cysteine. So the arrow's not there, but we look here, draw a big line to over here,
[1:10]and then subsequently to glutathione. And so this is one of the reasons why Serine's so important.
[1:15]Look at all these different central functions that it plays from detox, this whole pathway is about detoxification.
[1:21]This is about energy production. This is about cell membrane fluidity, getting toxins in and out of the cell, getting nutrients in and out of the cell.
[1:29]None of these things would be possible without adequate Serine. So,
[1:35]Serine very, very important overall in its functionality for your body.
