Well it seems I have the 677 gene mutation (on top of everything else)... Just one more thing to deal with. My ND is now doing a homoceistine (spelling) to see if it is high or low. He has given me a 250 mg B6 complex and told me to take 1000 ius of B12 (which I already do). When I got home, I read the report and it mentions folic acid. I did not ask him about that, but have read here about using folate instead of folic acid and avoiding foods containing folic acid. Please can some one advise me how they deal with this mutation.
Have now also started on the ACS200 and ACZ. Also tested high for metals especially lead, so now taking DMSA oral.
With the MTHFR results, my understanding is that the body cannot properly dispose of the toxins. I am hoping there is someone on the forum who can explain some of this to me.
Thankyou.
The C677T MTHFR mutation cause problems converting folic acid into the active bioavailable form methylfolate (or 5-methyltetrahydrofolate). This leads to a buildup of the synthetic folic acid, and thus a folate deficiency at the cellular level.
It is supplements containing the synthetic folic acid, and foods that have the synthetic folic acid added (fortified cereals, etc.) that should be avoided. Foods naturally high in folate (i.e., not fortified) are safe, as the folate is already in a form readily useable by the body.
Treatment for MTHFR is methylfolate (5-methyltetrahydrofolate) and either methylcobolamin or hydroxycobolamin.
Check out mthfr.net for much more info...
-Razzle
It is supplements containing the synthetic folic acid, and foods that have the synthetic folic acid added (fortified cereals, etc.) that should be avoided. Foods naturally high in folate (i.e., not fortified) are safe, as the folate is already in a form readily useable by the body.
Treatment for MTHFR is methylfolate (5-methyltetrahydrofolate) and either methylcobolamin or hydroxycobolamin.
Check out mthfr.net for much more info...
-Razzle
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Thank you for the reply dazzle. I will certainly check out the siie. Appreciate the explanation. So much to learn.