If a body has trouble detoxing itself, it’s likely there are MTHFR defects, some doctors might say. Yes, we know you might be scratching your head after reading that sentence above, asking yourself, ...
Every human body has the gene 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. It’s also known as MTHFR. MTHFR is responsible for the breakdown of folic acid, which creates folate. Some health conditions and disorders can ...
The thermolabile variant (677TT) of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is a known risk factor for neural tube defects (NTDs). The relationship between a second MTHFR polymorphism (1298A→C) ...
The pathogenesis of spontaneous abortion is complex, presumably involving the interaction of several genetic and environmental factors. The methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene C677T and ...
Life with unpredictable migraine attacks is no picnic, and the search for underlying causes and better treatment options often feels never-ending. We know there’s a strong genetic component to ...
If you’re planning a pregnancy or you’re already pregnant, chances are your doctor told you to take a prenatal vitamin with folic acid to prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly.
Dr. Neil Rawlins will be speaking on the MTHFR genetic defect. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase genetic defect is known to increase susceptibility to vascular disease, colon cancer and acute ...