Mastering Nutrition · Chris Masterjohn, PhD

What cofactors are needed to synthesize and recycle BH4? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #319

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Chris Masterjohn explains why folate has absolutely no role in recycling BH4, based on molecular structure analysis.

Chris Masterjohn answers a listener question about the vitamin and mineral cofactors required for synthesizing and recycling BH4 (tetrahydrobiopterin). He explains BH4's role in producing neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, its link to conditions like phenylketonuria, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's, and details the enzymatic pathways involving zinc, magnesium, and NADPH.

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