·   Magnafolate® no need metabolism, can be absorbed directly

while food folate and folic acid need to undergo several biochemical conversions in the body to become L-5-MTHF.

·   What is MTHFR 677 TT gene mutation?

References: Moll S, Varga EA. Homocysteine and MTHFR Mutations. Circulation. 2015;132(1):e6-9.
Global variation in MTHFR 677 Genotypes is in Figure1

·   Global MTHFR polymorphism distribution

Over 30% of the global population has a genetic mutation to MTHFR, specifically C677T, that doesn’t allow their bodies to convert folic acid to active folate (L-5-MTHF). This means the only way to supplement folate is with L-5-MTHF as it is the exact form the body needs, and it bypasses the genetic mutation. Countries with the highest distribution of C677T are Chile, China, Italy, & Mexico.

·   MTHFR polymorphism complications

When the maternal MTHFR gene is 677 TT:
· 5.9 times more likely to have children with cleft lip and palate
· 2.6 times more likely to have children with Down Syndrome
· 2 times more likely to have babies with neural tube defects
· 1.2 times more likely to have children with congenital heart disease

·   Potential Dangers of Folic Acid

Folate is absorbed in the gut while Folic Acid is absorbed in the Liver
The Liver is easily saturated and can lead to unmetabolized Folic Acid in the bloodstream Unabsorbed Folic Acid in the blood, can cause health problems for people treated for leukemia, arthritis, abnormal pregnancy, men with a family history of bowel cancer, clogged arteries, and vitamin B deficiency
The possible harmful effects of unabsorbed Folic Acid on the human body will take 20 years to manifest
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