MTHFR is no longer just shorthand for a curse word. This gene and its gene family are gaining attention both from the medical world (clinical and research alike), but from many patients and bloggers. Why would a gene with such a bad name be getting so much press? Because its medical reputation matches its acronym.…
Five Little Letters Can Spell Big Trouble MTHFR = Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase. For some reason, you now know that you have a mutation. School bullies may have claimed as much in years past, but now it is confirmed. Does it really matter if it is 677 or 1298 or whatever else the lab included for SHMT,…
Who are the two most important humanly healthcare experts when you are sick? Can you guess? Your doctor and YOU! That’s who! Obviously you want a physician who is an expert to be guiding you when you are ill. However your care excels when your “doctor-expert” works well with you. Doctors can be experts in medicine,…