What is MTHFR?

MTHFR is both a gene and an enzyme.  The MTHFR gene is responsible for making the MTHFR enzyme. In order for it to function properly, the genetic code for the MTHFR enzyme must be perfect.  When it is dysfunctional, a slew of health concerns may arise.

Health concerns resulting from mutated MTHFR gene

Autism

Miscarriages

Fibromyalgia

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chemical Sensitivity

Parkinson’s

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Type 1 Diabetes

Multiple Sclerosis

Essential Hypertension

Asthma

Addictive Behavior, even alcoholism

Insomnia

Down’s syndrome

Bipolar or manic depression

Allergies or Multiple Chemical Sensitivities

Atherosclerosis

Spina Bifida or Cleft Palate or Neural Tube Defects

Multiple Sclerosis and other Autoimmune Disorders, Hashimoto’s or Hypothyroidism

ADD or ADHD

Dementia/Alzheimer’s

Schizophrenia

Anxiety

Neuropathy

Lyme Disease

How do I test to see if I have a mutated MTHFR gene?

There are many options available, including asking your doctor or health practitioner to order it.  Most of these professional sources limit your results to only two MTHFR genes. Most practitioners who are working with patients who have an MTHFR gene mutation find that they can offer better patient care with more gene information.  Liz prefers 23 and Me reports, which provide information on other genes that have peripheral effects on a mutated MTHFR gene.

Click here for more information on how to order your own 23 and Me.

Once I know if I have an MTHFR gene mutation, what do I do next?

The results of these genetic testing reports are extremely overwhelming.  By scheduling an appointment with Liz, the two of you can begin the process of working through your individualized genetic mutations.

How we do this largely depends on your symptoms.

For all, it will include lifestyle changes that include greener living and cleaner eating.  For some, this may be all that is necessary. For those with symptoms that can be connected to your individualized gene defects, more intensive nutritional therapy may be indicated.

When it comes to MTHFR gene mutations, there is no one size fits all approach.

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