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E207 - Should We Worry About the MTHFR Gene?

E207 - Should We Worry About the MTHFR Gene?

Update: 2025-06-12
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Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, unpack what you need to know about the MTHFR gene, a common genetic variation affecting folate metabolism. 

 

(0:00 ) - Introduction

(1:29 ) - What Is the MTHFR Gene & How Common Is It?

(4:21 ) - Why Is It Relevant?

(5:09 ) - Impact on Heart Health

(7:17 ) - Pregnancy Outcomes

(8:59 ) - Thoughts on Methylfolate

(10:22 ) - Other Nuances

(11:29 ) - Rare Exceptions 

(12:38 ) - Summary

 

 

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Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian

Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_

Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition

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E207 - Should We Worry About the MTHFR Gene?

E207 - Should We Worry About the MTHFR Gene?

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