Do You Have This Common Gene Defect?
Did you know that 67% of people are expected to have at least one MTHFR gene defect? (1)
Gene mutations like the MTHFR are inherited, which means you get them passed down to you, from your parents. There are about 20,000 genes in the human body. Each gene carries a specific DNA sequence that acts as a set of instructions for the body to follow. These instructions are essentially the blueprint for life and they instruct the body to create specific proteins that carry out various roles. But the body isn’t perfect. Sometimes these instructions are wrong.
One gene in particular that seems to be printed badly in a large proportion of people is the MTHFR gene.
What's the MTHFR Mutation?
The MTHFR gene is responsible for producing an enzyme that helps the body process and convert folate into a usable form. A very small instructional change in the MTHFR gene causes what scientists call - a mutation.
The MTHFR mutation results in less of this enzyme being produced than normal, which can put those who carry the mutation at an increased risk for many health problems like chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, pregnancy defects and also impacts on one’s ability to utilize folate (known as vitamin B-9). (2)
Surprisingly, up to 67 percent of people are expected to have one faulty copy of this gene resulting in mild to moderate folate deficiencies.
How does this affect women?
Folate or Vitamin B9, is an incredibly important nutrient for women - especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding. It’s associated with numerous health benefits like increased brain health, fertility, and energy. It becomes even more important for those who carry this particular mutation. For those that do carry the MTHFR mutation, it becomes very challenging to reach your daily folate intake. In fact, even if you did get lucky when it comes to this gene, it is still hard to meet folate recommendations from food alone. (3)
If the recommended folate levels aren't reached, a deficiency can arise, leading to symptoms including impaired immune function, birth defects, and depression. (4) In pregnant women, folate deficiencies can lead to more serious problems with neural tube defects being a leading issue.
How does this affect women?
Folate or Vitamin B9, is an incredibly important nutrient for women - especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding. It’s associated with numerous health benefits like increased brain health, fertility, and energy. It becomes even more important for those who carry this particular mutation. For those that do carry the MTHFR mutation, it becomes very challenging to reach your daily folate intake. In fact, even if you did get lucky when it comes to this gene, it is still hard to meet folate recommendations from food alone. (3)
If the recommended folate levels aren't reached, a deficiency can arise, leading to symptoms including impaired immune function, birth defects, and depression. (4) In pregnant women, folate deficiencies can lead to more serious problems with neural tube defects being a leading issue.
How do I find out if I have the MTHFR gene?
The best way to find out if you have this gene variation, is to ask your doctor for a genetic test for MTHFR gene polymorphisms.
What kind of folate is best?
Even if you have inherited imperfect genes from your parents there is fortunately a way to keep your body healthy. Obviously, the priority is to increase your folate levels. Folic acid is found in many supplements but this is in fact, a synthetic form of folate. It is suggested that people with the MTHFR mutation won’t actually benefit from this form of supplement.
Instead, a metabolically active form of folate is recommended but this is quite hard to find in today’s multivitamins because less than 1% actually contain a MTHFR form of folate.
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