Body Methylation

I am so fascinated by MTHFR Genetics, even though it is the cause of the most painful situation of my life but I am really learning a lot about the human body and possibly helping a few of my friends with this new information that this gene mutation may be causing some of their health problems ranging from clinical depression to multiple miscarriages, infertility, Autism Spectrum Disorders and even Fibromyalgia. There are 31 currently known variations of this gene mutation and it is believed that over 50% of the human population has at least one of them.

This particular enzyme (MTHFR), is responsible for a process called “methylation” inside of your body. It is most well known for changing homocystiene into methionine. The MTHFR enzyme is also involved indirectly in the production of many neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, norepinepherine, etc), as well as SAMe and glutathione (a pivotal anti-oxidant molecule involved in the body’s natural detoxification process).

The best thing you could do for yourself is to get a good B-Complex Vitamin containing Folate (NOT FOLIC ACID) (Possibly Methylfolate depending on what type of mutation you could have), B12 in the form of Methylcobalamin and B6. Most people are deficient of B vitamins but they help your body work efficiently.

MTHFR Gene: The missing link for Depression, Fibromyalgia, IBS and more.


MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase)