MTHFR and Pregnancy
MTHFR variants affect the conversion of folate into the active form. Learn how this can affect you if you are trying to get pregnant.
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Blood pressure, MTHFR, and riboflavin
The common MTHFR C677T variant increases the relative risk of high blood pressure. Learn how to add more Riboflavin (B2) into your diet to reduce risk.
MTHFR: What is it? How to check your raw data.
The MTHFR gene is important for how your body utilizes folate (vitamin B9) for creating neurotransmitters, detoxifying toxicants, and maintaining a healthy heart. Check your 23andMe or AncestryDNA data for the MTHFR C677T and A1298C variants.
Can you get the COVID vaccine if you have MTHFR?
Is the MTHFR mutation is a reason not to get the covid vaccine? Learn more with a look into the research behind MTHFR mutations and vaccines.
MTHFR: Going Beyond C677T and A1298C
The MTHFR C677T and A1298C variants get a lot of press, but they do not give the whole picture of the MTHFR gene. Additional variants are impacting the functionality of the enzyme.
MTHFR and Depression
We are all genetically unique, and a common genetic variant in the MTHFR gene causes some people to be more susceptible to having low folate levels. This article explains the research linking MTHFR variants, folate, and depression — and gives you information on how diet or supplements may help.
Vaccines and the MTHFR mutation
A lot of people use the MTHFR variants as a reason not to vaccinate their kids. Is there any science to back this up? See what the research says.
What happens if I have MTHFR?
Wondering what MTHFR is all about? Learn what the research says about it and how to check your own raw data file.
DHFR and MTHFR: Folic Acid Metabolism
Methylfolate may be a better option than folic acid if you have certain genetic variants in the MTHFR or DHFR genes.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), MTHFR, and Genetics
Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, is an essential cofactor for many biological pathways. Learn how to check your genetic raw data to see if you may need more riboflavin.
MTHFR and Migraines
The MTHFR C677T variant increases the risk of migraines. Learn how to check your genetic data and how to mitigate the risk.
News and Research: MTHFR and dietary folate
Study: Food Intervention with Folate Reduces TNF-α and Interleukin Levels in Overweight and Obese Women with the MTHFR C677T Polymorphism: …
MTHFR: How to check your data for C677T and A1298C
It is easy to check your genetic results on 23andMe or AncestryDNA for the two main MTHFR variants known as …
News and Research: MTHFR C677T, Riboflavin, High blood pressure
This new study shows that people who carry the MTHFR 677 A/A genotype are at a 42% increased relative risk of high blood pressure throughout adulthood.
Folate-rich recipes for MTHFR
Getting enough folate in your diet? We’ve collected some simple nutritional tools and recipes to get you on track.
Histamine Intolerance, MTHFR, and the Methylation Cycle
Genetics plays a role in how well your body breaks down histamine. Histamine that is out of balance with the body’s ability to break it down can cause symptoms that are collectively known as histamine intolerance. Discover how to check your genes that are involved with histamine levels.
Snips about SNPs: MTHFR
A quick way to check your 23 and Me or AncestryDNA data for the MTHFR mutation. Learn whether you should add more folate to your diet.
Dads matter: MTHFR variants in fathers affect miscarriage risk
Dads matter – in conception, pregnancy, and throughout life. It is easy to see how prospective moms need to clean up their diets, exercise, and sleep well before getting pregnant, but recent studies show that a dad’s MTHFR variants also affect infertility and miscarriage risk.
‘MTHFR Coffee’ with Eggs and Kale for Breakfast
Spurred on by a podcast, I share a great breakfast that supports the methylation cycle. Gelatin is an excellent source of glycine, an amino acid that is often short-changed in our modern diet. You can even add it to your morning coffee.
TNF alpha: Inflammation, Genetics, and Natural Inhibitors
Do you feel like you are constantly dealing with inflammation? Joint pain, food sensitivity, etc.? Perhaps you are genetically geared towards a higher inflammatory response. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is an inflammatory cytokine that acts as a signaling molecule in our immune system.
Vitamin B2: Riboflavin
Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is an essential nutrient that plays a key role in maintaining good health. It …
Vitamin B9: Active folate
Your MTHFR variants: Read this lesson (alternative to video): Folate, or vitamin B9, plays a uniquely important role in cellular …
Essential Tremor: Causes and Possible Solutions
Essential tremor (ET) is a neurological disease causing involuntary shaking in places of the body while performing tasks such as writing or eating. Learn more about this disease and discover the genetic causes of ET.
Creatine: Boosting Muscles and Increasing Brain Power
Creatine is an amino acid used in muscle tissue and the brain for energy in times of stress. Genes play a role in creatine synthesis. Find out what the research shows about creatine supplements for muscle mass and cognitive function.
Intelligence Genes
Hundreds of identified genes influence intelligence, from IQ scores to musical ability. Learn more about your intelligence strengths and ways to enhance your cognitive function.
Estrogen, histamine, and mast cell connections
Mast cells can be more easily triggered in the presence of high estrogen or estrogen-mimicking compounds. Histamine can also trigger mast cell degranulation. Together, this can cause a lot of symptoms related to mast cell activation.