Could an MTHFR gene mutation be limiting your body's ability to lose eight and detoxify?

Do I look bewildered? As a holistic health coach, detox specialist, and intuitive healer it is incredibly frustrating when my health coaching clients tell me their medical docs don’t take an MTHFR gene mutation seriously. Especially when it’s SCIENCE-BASED!
 
I am NOT a doctor! That being said, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH proves that the enzyme, methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, encoded by the MTHFR gene, is critical for converting folic acid also known as vitamin B9 into another type of folate commonly found in the blood. Yet, many people have a specific gene mutation inhibiting them to do this important function. The question is, could an MTHFR gene mutation be limiting your body's ability to lose eight and detoxify?
 
I am one of these people. I was diagnosed with having a single strand of the C677T mutation years ago. What were my symptoms?
 
1. extreme weight gain that seemed to happen overnight
 
2. an inability to detox through normal pathways
 
3. a horrific bout of psoriasis
 
4. severe depression
 
5. mono-like symptoms that had me wanting to sleep constantly
 
The following article has scientific research that speaks of some serious health issues caused by having this gene mutation. After reading the article here, why not invest the $50 in getting tested. These gene mutations run in family lineages. Chances are, if you test positive, your parents, siblings and children will test positive for one or both.
 
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Doctors often over look the importance of an MTHFR gene mutation when it comes to food allergies, weight loss, strokes and blood clots.

Enzymes are in a sense biological molecules that speed up chemical reactions within cells. These are the key players in the human body. They actually rule many cellular functions. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, is critical for converting folic acid (vitamin B9) into another type of folate found in the blood. This is the very conversion that provides the body with much-needed amino acids. Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of proteins. This enzyme also helps transform homocysteine, an amino acid naturally produced by the body, into a more usable form.

The important thing to remember here is that Homocysteine fights food allergies.

There are two MTHFR gene mutations! , C677T and A1298C. When my clients come to me with skin issues, weight issues, depression, anxiety, or, when they are suffering from major food allergies… the first thing I ask them is “have you had an MTHFR test”?

90% of the time I am right and they come back to me having at least one of the gene mutations. Sadly, they always say the same thing “my doctor says this really isn’t important”.

My response is always the same! How can a gene mutation that runs in family bloodlines that can lead to strokes, blood clots, and heart attacks not be important?

I really pray that in the future this gene mutation that over 30% of the population has plays a bigger role in aiding to diagnose major health issues. This would lead to millions of people getting a firm grip on their health. Until then, I'll just continue encouraging my clients to get tested and to get the help they need through proper diet and lifestyle changes along with good supplementation.

Here are the symptoms of having an MTHFR gene mutation

  • cardiovascular diseases (specifically blood clots, stroke, embolism, and heart attacks)
  • mild to major depression
  • anxiety
  • panic attacks
  • bipolar disorder
  • schizophrenia
  • colon cancer
  • acute leukemia
  • chronic pain
  • chronic fatigue
  • mild to severe skin issues such as psoriasis or eczema 
  • Major food sensitivity or food allergies

Here are the mega problems an untreated MTHFR gene mutation can lead to (yet MANY doctors still say this doesn’t matter)!

  • strokes
  • heart attacks
  • Blood clots that could lead to death
  • embolism
  • major mental health disorders that could lead to suicidal health issues
  • birth defects
  • weight gain 
  • homocystinuria

Final take aways on MTHFR and the stubbornness in the medical community even though there is science based evidence proving MTHFR leads to symptoms that may cause serious health conditions and even death.

Ok folks so basically, if you do have a doctor that doesn’t take your MTHFR results seriously, my advice is to look towards a doctor who will! In my opinion those are SERIOUS symptoms and conditions above! As I recently shared with one of my clients who I guessed would test positive (and he did), how has your doctors advice served you until now? If your answer is that you are still waking up tired, moody or if you have heart disease, strokes and other life threatening diseases that run in your family lineage, find a good homeopath or MD who cares! One who will take the MTHFR variable seriously! 

I take MTHFR into account with all of my coaching clients! Although I am booked solid at the moment, you may fill out my coaching form here. When space opens up, I will reach out. 

Blessings of peace, health, love and abundance

Don't forget to drink your juice ~ Andrea