Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) Deficiency: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Diagnosis, and Management
Understanding Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) Deficiency Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) deficiency is a common genetic condition affecting the metabolism of folate, a B vitamin crucial for various bodily functions. The MTHFR gene provides instructions for creating the MTHFR enzyme, which converts 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate (5,10-MTHF) to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF), the active form of folate needed for DNA synthesis and the…
