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Methylation is a biochemical process involving adding a methyl group (one carbon atom and three hydrogen atoms) to specific molecules, such as DNA, proteins, and neurotransmitters. This process regulates gene expression, cellular functions, and various metabolic pathways.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Methylation. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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