MTFHR-Gene mutation what is it and how what to do!

MTHFR-Gene Mutation??!

I get it! I have hashimoto disease and was diagnosed since I was 8years old with thyroid disease. It’s been a long road and still working towards health. I’m passionate about what has helped me to “survive” my journey. It’s been a horrible struggle daily to feel good. Having autoimmune disease my Dr tested me for MTHFR and I was diagnosed with it years ago and sharing what’s helped me!

MTHFR stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. It’s getting attention due to a genetic mutation that may lead to high levels of homocysteine in the blood and low levels of folate and other vitamins.

The mutation links to a decreased ability to detoxify, as well as over 60 chronic health conditions including Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, blood clots, infertility, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, depression, birth defects, and certain cancers. Also infertility, diabetes, insulin resistance, weight gain, anxiety, and hormonal imbalances.

Methylation protects your body by repairing damaged cells. It also processes toxins and hormones, metabolizes B vitamins, and regulates neurotransmitters.

What can you do??? There is hope!

-Get lab tested and if you do have 1 or more variants 👇🏻

-Eat leafy greens- kale, spinach, broccoli, etc.
-Foods high in B6 include poultry, seafood, bananas, and leafy green vegetables. Add more vitamin B12 to your diet with fish, poultry, and meat.

-Proper Supplements! Never folic acid. Your body won’t be able to absorb. MTHFR mutations reduce your ability to methylate, so one of the best things you can do is supplement with the three main vitamins needed for methylation: folate in its pre-methylated form along with methylated B6 and 12.

-MTHFR gene mutations reduce your ability to detoxify heavy metals, it’s especially important to minimize your exposure to toxins.

-Add in Glutathione
Glutathione is a great methylation supplement. This is your body’s most important detoxifier, and it plays a big role in reducing your risk of developing an autoimmune disease. Your ability to produce glutathione diminishes if you are not methylating properly.