MTHFR gene mutation

[Experiment1982739903]

I found out I have this gene mutation today. It commonly causes anxiety and depression and I've struggled terribly all my life with these diseases. It can also increase risk for stroke, dementia and other diseases. It affects 40% of the population so I think it would be wise for anyone with anxiety/depression to get tested. I started taking methyl b12 and methylfolate about 8 months ago. Its helping a lot. Also I have hypothyroidism which I've read is common to have when you have this mutation.

[radd]

Experiment626,

Thank you for sharing and I hope the supplemented methylated versions have helped. A good book to aid further understanding is Dirty Genes by Ben Lynch who started the whole recognition movement into the consequences of MTHFR impairments.

[Experiment1982739903 in reply to radd]

It did help significantly and immediately... I think I've heard of that book and I'll look into it more and thanks for commenting. 🙏

[Hopeful129]

how do you test for this

[Experiment1982739903 in reply to Hopeful129]

I asked my doctor to test for it. You can also do a 23 and me test by yourself.

[radd in reply to Hopeful129]

Hopeful129,

You might find my response to the member useful. ... healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...