The MTHFR mutation may explain why some children survive the overload of environmental toxicity whatever the triggers may be, whereas others, at some point during their early stages of neurological development, regress and remain somewhere on the vast spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders. MTHFR is a type of folate that crosses the blood brain barrier (folic acid, which is synthetic, does not) needed to make the brain methylate; put simply, methylation is a method of detoxification. Children

The MTHFR gene (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) is essential for converting folate into its active form. Mutations can reduce enzyme activity, leading to elevated homocysteine levels. This is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, and pregnancy complications. These mutations may be linked to mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, by affecting neurotransmitter synthesis and methylation processes. Individuals with MTHFR mutations might bene

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MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) are genetic mutations or variants that are estimated to be present in 44-60% (some estimate as high as 70%) of the population. These genetic variants cause us to not “methylate” well which basically means we do not detoxify well and we do not turn our food into energy well. Methylation is the core process that occurs in every cell of our body to make biochemical conversions. Methylation impacts everything from brain chemistry to hormone balancing, dige