Naturopath for Women & Children

MTHFR… you’ve probably heard of it. But what does it actually mean? 🧬

There’s a lot of noise online around MTHFR, from “methylation problems” to lists of symptoms supposedly caused by having an MTHFR variant.

But the reality is much more nuanced.

We all have the MTHFR gene. Some of us simply carry common variants, such as C677T or A1298C, which can influence how efficiently the MTHFR enzyme functions.

Why does that matter?

MTHFR plays an important role in folate metabolism + methylation, including the pathway that helps recycle homocysteine back into methionine.

But having an MTHFR variant doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong.

If someone tells me they have MTHFR, I want to know more:

→ Which variant?
→ One copy or two?
→ What is their homocysteine actually doing?
→ What are their folate + B12 levels?
→ Are they preparing for pregnancy?
→ What symptoms are they experiencing?
→ What does the rest of their health picture look like?

Because this is the part I think gets missed:

Your genetics show us potential.
Your biochemistry shows us what’s actually happening.

And that’s what we want to support… the person and their biochemistry, not simply try to “fix” a gene. 🌸

Swipe through for a deeper look at MTHFR, including its relationship with folate, homocysteine, methylation, pregnancy + even nitrous oxide.

For general education only and not individual health advice.

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