Genetics

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    What is MTHFR?

    MTHFR stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, a collection of genetic mutations that can make it harder for your body to absorb and use B vitamins. MTHFR mutation is a gene variant that affects the body’s ability to process homocysteine, an amino acid that can cause low vitamin B levels and high levels of homocysteine in the…