MTHFR Mutation? Consider these laboratory tests. - MTHFR.Net

MTHFR Mutation? Consider these laboratory tests. - MTHFR.Net

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The good news though is you now are aware why so many symptoms go on unchecked without any successful treatment.

You are perhaps wondering: What next?

In working with many who have MTHFR mutations, I have learned the hard way that further testing is needed.

Typically, I am not a fan of ordering laboratory testing right away for various reasons:

1. I feel like I am cheating – looking at the 'answer key' before I even get started my own thinking process
2. Expensive for people
3. I want to figure out what is wrong by taking a thorough history and ordering labs right off may reduce 'digging' for the root cause.
4. Scary for children and some adults to get poked and prodded.
5. I've worked with countless people who reversed their symptoms by simply avoiding wheat and dairy. (They didn't have MTHFR mutations…)

I've grown out of these reasons even though I still respect my concerns and the financial aspect of the testing. MTHFR affects people differently and 'guessing' which lifestyle changes, medications or nutrients each individual needs is not productive or cost-effective.

That said, I've learned which tests appear to be most useful in directly measuring important aspects of those with MTHFR (and even those without).

Here are the laboratory tests I like to recommend for MTHFR and the reasons why:

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[long list of individual tests/reasons removed since a single test is the simplification i seek] 

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You can consolidate many of these tests by ordering just one specific test:

• Cardio Individualized Optimum Nutrition Profile [dead link]: This profile combines the following tests – just not as complete as ordering them separately:
  • Nutrient and Toxic Elements
  • Amino Acids
  • Essential Fatty Acids
  • Organics Comprehensive Profile
  • Cardiovascular Risk Profile
  • Learn more about the Cardio ION Test here. [dead link]
• NutrEval FMV by Genova is similar to the ION Profile by Metametrix but the information is presented differently.
• Learn more about the NutrEval FMV test here.
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Overwhelmed? I understand.

Digest this over time or simply go for it and get it done. You live once. Your loved ones live once. You deserve to know what is going on internally and identifying the root cause of your symptoms.

Please share this information with your physician. Many of these laboratory tests may be covered by your insurance so please try to obtain these tests through your physician first. If that is not possible, you may order them through me. I can provide information about your results but I cannot – and will not – diagnose, treat or prescribe.

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Many heavy/toxic metals are eliminated through skin via sweat. So, this article, Benefits of Sauna and How to Sauna would be a good starting point. Hope this helps!