In recent years, the intricate relationship between genetics and neurodevelopmental disorders has gained considerable attention. One gene that has emerged as a potential player in the complex web of autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is MTHFR. This gene, short for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, plays a crucial role in the methylation process, which is vital for various biochemical reactions in the body.
Read MoreTesting for an MTHFR mutation is a bit of a hot topic in the Functional Medicine community lately. With a fairly simple blood draw or saliva sample, your primary care physician can easily test for the C677T or A1298C mutation.
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