MTHFR stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. It’s getting attention due to a genetic mutation that may lead to high levels of homocysteine in the blood and low levels of folate and other vitamins.

There’s been concern that certain health issues are associated with MTHFR mutations, so testing has become more mainstream over the years.

Thanks April definitely going to get that done. That was really good advice I really appreciate your help. I wish you well and hope you're doing okay I know I'm here for you if ever you need me.

Very sorry to hear that, Aurio.
I think that may be the case in some families.
I don't see that in my family.
You should not have guilt about this.
It is not your fault.

I was aware that fibromyalgia is genetic in fact my granddaughter now has it. I feel terribly guilty about that. My father certainly had several of the symptoms I recall but that was long before a diagnosis had been established. I've never of this test here in the UK. If it proves positive can it help treatment ?

What do the letters stand for???