People with varying degrees
of MTHFR gene dysfunction have a much higher incidence of Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, Parkinson's and other such nervous system diseases and I wonder if there is an analogous canine physiological process.
I have just received results
of MTHFR testing.
As a result, individuals with a genetic variation and low activity
of the MTHFR enzyme may present with elevated homocysteine levels, which have been associated with inflammation, heart disease, pregnancy complications, and even miscarriages.
I have recently found out I have a double copy
of the MTHFR gene as well and it has been overwhelming trying to understand it's implications and finding resources.
I chose to use this terminology after learning that I was a carrier of two copies
of the MTHFR gene.
Coleen is author of the forthcoming book, «Thriving with MTHFR: A guide for the everyday mutant» and offers online trainings for both the Practitioner and the general public on the basics
of MTHFR and Methylation.
If you have one
of the MTHFR polymorphisms, the BH4 cycle may be affected and may impact how we make serotonin and dopamine.
It is believed that as much as 50 % of the population has some type
of MTHFR mutation.
Dear Trudy, I am interested in lowering my anxiety levels and negative thoughts, I am 42 years old and have a single snip
of MTHFR.
According to research, more than half the general population has some type
of MTHFR mutation.
As the person ages, undiagnosed cases
of MTHFR can become much worse, so it is important to get tested early and practice prevention.
He gives as an example the fact that nearly 50 % of people of Mexican heritage, and a large percentage of Caucasian and black Americans all have some kind
of MTHFR mutation that results in neural tube defects, but people of Italian descent living in Southern Italy who have these same mutations do not have the problems with neural tube defects simply because their lifestyle and environment make up for their genes.
And you know, what people understand is that you - you may not have any copies
of MTHFR, that you can have what I call a functional polymorphism where those pathways are not working because of too much oxidative stress, or environmental chemicals, or nutrient deficiencies.
So, I want to get your take on it, «cause, I mean, I see a lot
of MTHFR stuff and I think it's — I think it's kind of overrated.
It is estimated that over half of the population has some form
of MTHFR, which affects the way certain nutrients, like B vitamins, are (or are not) metabolized by the liver.
There are many different variants
of the MTHFR gene.
Depending on which mutation
of MTHFR you have, you may not be able to make or utilize certain nutrients.
Knowing which type
of MTHFR will determine your risks and treatment.
Unfortunately, the discovery
of a MTHFR mutation comes after trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant or having one or several miscarriages.
But I am unable to find further information within your database on the subject
of MTHFR defects.
Currently, he researches, writes and presents worldwide on the topic
of MTHFR and methylation defects.
I don't have the MTHFR C677T variants but has one variant
of the MTHFR 1298C.
Problem is, nearly half (if not more) of U.S. women have some sort
of MTHFR mutation, which means they can not properly digest folic acid.
I was extremely ill because
of my MTHFR mutation.
We all have some form
of MTHFR mutation except for my youngest son.
I sought the guidance
of a MTHFR literate healthcare practitioner before beginning supplementation.
One key part
of the MTHFR gene mutation is the inability to methylate folate correctly (especially in the synthetic form of folic acid).
The most common forms
of MTHFR mutation involve various combinations of these genes being passed on from each parent:
I touched on the importance
of the MTHFR enzyme briefly in my post about folic acid vs. folate and why I am careful to avoid synthetic folic acid in supplements and foods.
Individuals with low activity
of the MTHFR enzyme may present with elevated homocysteine levels, which have been associated with inflammation and heart disease, birth defects, difficult pregnancies, and potentially an impaired ability to detoxify.
(2) The prevalence
of the MTHFR A1298C associated 3 genotypes and A / C alleles in the recurrent miscarriage group did not differ significantly from the control.
C677T and A1298C mutation
of MTHFR was tested in 148 cases with recurrent miscarriage and 82 normal controls.
Not exact matches
I go out
of my way to avoid everyday toxins because I have the
MTHFR gene which can lead to impaired detoxification.
For those who have
MTHFR gene variants, supplemental folic acid has not been found to reduce the risk
of miscarriage.
The likelihood
of adverse events is higher is individuals who are
MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) positive and should be avoided by them.
I saw my maternal fetal medicine (MFM) specialist several weeks ago to discuss these matters and to review the results
of some thrombotic risk tests that my
MTHFR doctor had ordered.
This is the question on the lips
of many a
MTHFR sufferer.
If you have the
MTHFR mutation, you'll need a methylated version
of vitamin B6, such as Thorne's Basic B Complex.
A total
of 150 women with a history
of two or more recurrent miscarriages and 20 fertile control women with no history
of pregnancy losses had buccal swabs taken for DNA analyses
of 10 gene mutations [factor V G1691A, factor V H1299R (R2), factor V Y1702C, factor II prothrombin G20210A, factor XIII V34L, beta - fibrinogen -455 G > A, PAI - 1 4G / 5G, HPA1 a / b (L33P),
MTHFR C677T,
MTHFR A1298C].
CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests that high folate intake may have adverse effects on fetal mouse development and that maternal
MTHFR deficiency may improve or rescue some
of the adverse outcomes.
This conversation covers all
of that and so much more, including: metabolic typing, preconception nutrition, genetics, defining methylation, and the much talked about
MTHFR mutation.
If you have
MTHFR, put DOWN that glass
of wine!
I recently learned that I have the
MTHFR genetic mutation, which researcher Dr. Ben Lynch believes may be one
of the causes
of tongue and lip ties.
The
MTHFR variant also helps with nutrient deficiency: It boosts production
of the vitamin folate, important for pregnancy and fertility.
Examples
of these include screening for cancer mutations and CpG methylation in hMLH1, p16, K - ras and B - raf, screening for other disease associated genes such as APOE, HFE,
MTHFR, UBE3A and OCA2 associated with Angelman / Prader Willi syndrome.
Neither sex, smoking, BMI, alcohol consumption, APOE4 status nor
MTHFR 677C > T polymorphism was associated with the rate
of atrophy (P > 0.1 for all, adjusted for age).
In contrast, variants in the
MTHFR gene have been associated with increased risk
of neural tube defects and cardiovascular disease; however, 60 - 70 %
of individuals in the general population have one
of the two most common
MTHFR gene polymorphisms.
The most extensively studied is
MTHFR, which is also a central player in some forms
of cancer.
To make matters more complicated, about 50 %
of the population is estimated to have at least one mutation at the
MTHFR gene and 10 % has two mutations, meaning they're less able to methylate B12 or convert cyanocobalamin to methylcobalamin.
Up to 50 %
of Americans have an
MTHFR gene defect
of some type that impairs their ability to mthylate properly.