11/07/2026
**Most people think MTHFR is just a “folate gene.” It’s not. **
MTHFR is a key player in **methylation**—one of the body’s most important biochemical processes. When methylation is functioning well, it helps support neurotransmitter production, DNA repair, estrogen metabolism, glutathione synthesis, detoxification, and even how your genes are expressed.
This doesn’t mean an MTHFR variant automatically causes disease. It means your body may need the right nutrients and lifestyle support to keep these pathways working efficiently.
In functional medicine, we don’t focus on the gene alone—we look at how well the **entire methylation pathway** is functioning and address the root causes that may be slowing it down.
Swipe through to discover why MTHFR affects far more than folate and why understanding methylation can change the way you think about health.
Glutathione
Detoxification
HormoneHealth
EstrogenMetabolism
BrainHealth
DNARepair
Homocysteine
CellularHealth
Wellness