December 20, 2019

There has been rising concern about genetic polymorphism because of the disabilities and life-long health issues associated with them. Among the many gene variants, MTHFR – a gene responsible for regulating homocysteine levels and folate – has been reported to have no frank symptoms in people who carry its variant, however, we beg to differ. MTHFR

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December 19, 2019

Pregnancy, or let’s say, planning a pregnancy is an impassioned phase for every couple. You prepare yourself in all ways to ensure delivering a healthy, beautiful baby. But finding out you have the MTHFR gene variant may feel daunting at the beginning and you might wonder how it can affect your ability to conceive, and

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December 16, 2019

The link between folate and fertility is undeniable. Folate is necessary for DNA methylation and cell division, therefore it’s also essential in the development of egg cells that are able to successfully implant in the uterus. If you want to conceive, you need folate. The problem is, folate is regarded as an umbrella term by many

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November 27, 2019

Among hundreds and thousands of genes that lay the blueprint of our bodily structures and functions, the MTHFR gene is being studied for its effects on pregnancy. The methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene is responsible for producing the MTHFR enzyme, which takes care of the processing of folate in the body. Folate is broken down to form

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November 20, 2019

Ever since scientists and doctors have started to understand the impact of metabolism and genetic makeup on health, they have been diligently working towards early identification and prompt treatment of disorders arising from metabolic imbalance and genetic mutations. As simple as our body might look on the outside, a lot of enzymes and proteins that

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December 15, 2018

Having troubles conceiving a child is stressful, but tackling fertility issues one problem at a time can significantly improve your fertility. The first step towards greater fertility is an understanding of why certain things (such as B12) are important for finally conceiving a child and adding a new member to your family.Symptoms of vitamin B12

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