MTHFR Gene Mutation

The MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) gene helps your body process folate (vitamin B9) and convert homocysteine into methionine—a key step in detoxification, energy production, and neurotransmitter balance.

When this gene doesn’t function properly, it can lead to:

• Difficulty converting synthetic folic acid into usable forms of folate

• Poor methylation (affecting detox, energy, and mental health)

• Elevated homocysteine levels (increasing inflammation and cardiovascular risk)