So I told you I would share my diagnosis’ with you in the case that it may help someone find an answer for themselves or someone they love. Well here is Diagnosis #1: METHYLENETETRAHYRDOFOLATE REDUCTASE GENE OR ENZYME (MTHFR). Now theres a mouthful huh? But What is it? Basically – and this is a very broad explanation – it’s a mutation that prohibits the body from converting folate. Sounds relatively harmless in word form but here’s the thing: When you have a mutated or non-existent MTHFR gene, your body does not break down heavy metals and toxins, creating high levels of mercury and lead. Nor can it break down and convert folate vitamins properly which can lead to severe vitamin deficiencies, increased risk of coronary heart disease, dementia and a whole slew of nasty things. All of this raises risks for increased inflammation, free radical damage and produces less SAM-e, which leads to depression. There is risk of Autism, Miscarriages, cancers, stroke, IBS, and about 50 other fantastically amazing things. Fun stuff right? But there IS Good News. It can be treated and its relatively painless. For me, I will be on specially modified and highly absorbable vitamin supplements know as Methyl vitamins. If my body absorbs these properly, things should be fine and my hair should grow back, my skin should improve and all of the wonderful effects of good nutrition should be seen. Who is at risk for this? While anyone can have this missing or mutated gene, some are more likely to. Those with Fibromyalgia, Migraines, IBS, Miscarriages, Cardiovascular disease, Depression and Central Nervous System disorders. All of this can be a side effect of too much Homocysteine in the body blocking the body from absorbing nutrients which can be a result of MTHFR. And if you are Gluten Intolerant, or more seriously, Celiac, You should DEFINITELY get checked as you are already at risk of vitamin deficiencies. How is it detected? A simple blood test can check for it. If you’re curious about it, do your homework. Google MTHFR. There is a ton of information out there on this. And Ask Your Doctor. Bring some information with you and discuss it with them. Hopefully at some point this will be a standard issue test along with cholesterol and the like but for now, Ask. For the price of a few extra drops of blood at your yearly exam it’s worth knowing. Again, be your own Best Advocate and Take Good Care of You. Much Love Tracy
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:42:10 +0000
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