Posted by SLS on August 6, 2011, at 21:05:58
In reply to Re: Can anyone interpret MTHFR Gene Test Results?, posted by mogger on August 6, 2011, at 9:04:07
> Wow Scott thanks so much for replying and explaining it for me. I am blonde however and have no idea what you mean so would you mind explaining it in more simple terms?
:-)
> I am thinking about trying deplin but want to see if i metabolize folic acid properly or whether i should try it. I heard that this was the test to find out but i can't figure out my results. Many thanks,
The gene being tested codes for an enzyme that manufactures folate from folic acid. The enzyme is ethylene-tetra-hydro-folate-reductase (MTHFR). With the mutation, less folic acid is converted to the biologically active form, L-methylfolate. If you have the mutation, the amount of MTHFR becomes too low and results in low L-methylfolate levels.
I have never heard of this test before. I imagine that a positive result for the mutated gene indicates a need for supplementation with Deplin.
> P.s.- how are you doing by the way?
Thanks for asking.
Today was a particularly good day. It represented a step forward towards attaining remission. I haven't felt this well in 24 years. However, progress is slow, and patience is a precious commodity. I added Nardil a year ago. To me, it feels like it will take at least another year to respond fully.
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.
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