Shorthand: MTHFR.The reason I am writing you about this is that these mutations are common, fairly easy to treat and related to a wide variety of physical and mental health issues.MTHFR affects the synthesis of folate (folic acid). The need for folic acid in pregnancy is fairly well known. Lack of folic acid in the mother’s diet can cause neural tube defects such as spinal bifida.
Other health risks associated with lack of folate due to genetic defects are just coming to public awareness.
The C677T and A1298C mutations affect on folate metabolism can be linked to some of the following conditions:
Cardiovascular Disease (homocysteine levels): stroke, heart attack, blood clots and others.
Neuropsychiatric and Neurological Conditions: Schizophrenia-type symptoms, bipolar disorder, depression, ADD/ADHD, insomnia, irritability, neurotransmitter imbalances
Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
Fibromyalgia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBS
and more.
If you have any of these symptoms or they run in your family, I suggest that you get tested. I have made an appointment for myself.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOU:
PLEASE do not try to treat yourself.
Using the wrong form or taking the wrong amount of supplementation can make you sick!
It is also necessary to add the supplements to a well-nourished body free from toxins and inflammation. I can help you with that piece of the puzzle, but I HIGHLY recommend finding a doctor who is familiar with MTHFR or is willing to learn about it to prescribe and adjust the supplements.
This article is a starting point on this topic. If you want to learn more, there are many good resources on the web. Here are two that I found useful.
survivingmthfr.blogspot.com
mthfr.net
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