MTHFR Gene
Cross-source consensus on MTHFR Gene from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
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- The MTHFR enzyme converts folate or folic acid into methylfolate, the active form the body can use. — Avoid Folic Acid — Take Folate as Methylfolate
- MTHFR mutations range in severity, with some causing no meaningful impairment and others severely reducing the body's ability to produce usable methylfolate. — Avoid Folic Acid — Take Folate as Methylfolate
- 23andMe can identify MTHFR gene variants and inform targeted supplementation decisions. — Avoid Folic Acid — Take Folate as Methylfolate
- People with MTHFR mutations can have B9 deficiency even when consuming folate-containing foods or folic acid supplements. — Avoid Folic Acid — Take Folate as Methylfolate
- 30 to 50% of the population carries some form of MTHFR gene mutation. — Avoid Folic Acid — Take Folate as Methylfolate