The MTHFR Gene Mutation Explained
The methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene is essential for the body’s metabolism of folate, a B vitamin. It is present in numerous physiological processes. The genes for an enzyme convert homocysteine, an amino acid, into methionine, which is critical for the production of proteins and other essential chemicals. MTHFR gene mutations can affect the efficiency of…