MTHFR-Genetic Mutation

MTHFR-Genetic Mutation

MTHFR: Is this Common Genetic Mutation THE Underlying Issue That You and Your Doctors Have Missed?

Could a mutation of the MTHFR gene have led to a family history of heart disease, cancer or neurologic diseases?

Do you suffer from any of the following?

  • Migraines
  • Irritable bowel
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chemical sensitivities?

Are you a women who has experienced hormonal problems possibly affecting:

  • Fertility
  • The occurrence of autism
  • or other birth defects?

Do you or family members suffer from any of the following:

  • Depression/panic attacks
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Alcoholism/Addictions?

Anyone concerned with these disorders or with a strong family history of such should be tested for the MTHFR gene!

How Does The MTHFR Gene Affect You?

MTHFR stands for the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene. This gene produces the MTHFR enzyme —  essential for the crucial process called methylation.

Methylation is a chemical reaction that occurs in every cell, tissue and organ in your body. Chemically speaking, methylation is the process of adding methyl groups to protein that affects how that protein behaves. Enzymes and hormones are essentially proteins therefore this process of methylation affects them greatly. Your body’s ability to methylate affects your overall health by allowing your body to detoxify.

The Process of Methylation and Its Affect on Good Health

The methylation process helps convert homocysteine  – a potentially toxic substance in your body – into the beneficial amino acid methionine. If your body cannot methylate properly, toxins build up in the blood stream that may eventually cause disease. Another crucial role of methylation is to help the enzymes in your body work efficiently. Enzymes are proteins that act like switches for chemical reactions initiating very important processes in every cell and tissue.

When the MTHFR gene is mutated it causes a depressed level of the MTHFR enzyme, that in turn is linked to hypertension, heart disease and strokes. Incidence of many cancers , Alzheimer’s, neurologic disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s may be associated as well as. A personal or family history of any of these is REASON ENOUGH TO BE TESTED for the MTHFR gene.

A Simple, Inexpensive Blood Test Performed at Optimal Health Medical Can Determine Your MTHFR Status

Good News! You CAN Protect Yourself. Here’s How:

Although you cannot change the genetic mutation you carry, you can work around the inefficiency of the methylation/detoxification process that you are predisposed to.

Essential Supplements, Dietary And Lifestyle Changes Can Help To Protect You

Some nutrients affect methylation quite dramatically. Methyl donors (like folate and choline) actually donate methyl groups to proteins and methylating factors (specific forms of vitamin B12) and thereby help this PROTECTION process along. Practices of sufficient hydration and exercise help detoxify the body naturally through sweat. Dietary changes that reduce exposures to chemicals and preservatives (which your body may not methylate and detoxify from adequately) may make a substantial difference.

How Can Optimal Health Medical Treat You?

Employing INDIVIDUALIZED adjustments in diet, lifestyle and supplements that WILL help your body methylate and thereby detoxify properly.

A proper treatment plan from Dr. Henry Sobo at Optimal Health Medical will help improve and protect your nervous system, your immunity, your hormonal balance and affect symptoms such as anxiety/depression, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and headaches and as well affect your risk of heart disease, cancer and a multitude of other maladies.

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