Noun
MTHFR (uncountable)
Initialism of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase.
About two years ago, it was determined that I have the MTHFR gene and began supplementing methylfolate immediately based upon a recommendation from a practitioner that my body was not getting enough folate. Source: Internet
And one that can spell MTHFR and nutrigenomics. Source: Internet
Consequently, obtaining your folate from pre methylated sources becomes critical (MTHFR converts folate into the methylated i.e active form). Source: Internet
I eat a lot of gelatin, connective tissue, etc. My homocysteine level is low (a good low), and I am heterozygous for both MTHFR snps (and working with a functional medicine doctor about it). Source: Internet
However I believe some people are more prone to autoimmune diseases consitituitionally, like people having MTHFR mutations whose detoxification pathways do not work well. Source: Internet
Get tested for the MTHFR Gene, it has a slew of causes including mis carriages, mental fog etc. Source: Internet