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Diane is Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist in Newport Beach, California, specializing in nutrition counseling for compulsive overeating, binge eating, weight management, diabetes, food allergies, as well as MTHFR gene mutation and methylation defects, and numerous other medical concerns. Diane has her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and has her Master of Nutritional Science as well. She has a specialized certification in treating eating disorders, and she is also certified in Food allergies by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Diane is not currently accepting new clients and plans to retire at the end of 2021.
In today’s show, we talk about the MTHFR gene mutation and how it can impact a woman’s health and fertility. We talk about how common this gene mutation is and how significantly it can interfere with a woman’s fertility. We also talk about folic acid, and why you may want to steer clear of it altogether.
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Topics discussed in today’s episode
- What is the MTHFR gene mutation and how common is this gene mutation?
- Why is the MTHFR gene mutation problematic in both men and women?
- What impact does the MTHFR gene mutation have on a woman’s ability to convert folic acid to folate?
- What are the symptoms of the MTHFR mutation and how do you test for it?
- Is folic acid dangerous to individuals with this gene mutation?
- What type of diet is recommended for individuals with the MTHFR gene mutation?
- How does the MTHFR gene mutation impact a woman’s chances of conceiving?
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Why is the MTHFR gene mutation linked to repeated miscarriages and birth defects?
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What are some of the natural sources of folate?
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What should women be looking for in a supplement to ensure they get the correct type of folate?
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What is the connection between the MTHFR gene mutation and Iron deficiency?
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What is the link between MTHFR and heart disease?
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When should you ask your physician to screen you for the MTHFR gene mutation?
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Why is the MTHFR gene mutation linked to depression, anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome among other medical conditions?
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What to do if you have the MTHFR gene mutation and you are having trouble getting pregnant?
Connect with Diane
You can connect with Diane on her website, or via email!
Resources mentioned
- Diane Keddy
- 23 and Me | Genetic Testing
- Dr. Ben Lynch | MTHFR.net
- Seeking Health | Dr. Ben Lynch Nutritional Supplements
- Thorne Supplements
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Loved the podcast, such an important topic but yet so hard to get information on, thank you so much!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the show Cristiane ?
I enjoy listening to your show . I’ve learned so much :)) Thank you !!
Thank you Fatima! So glad you enjoyed the show!
Hi,
Thanks for the podcast.
I am MTHFR heterozygous for both C677T and A1298C.
My homocysteine level came back normal.
I am trying to conceive, been through 4 IVF and had implantation failure.
Do I need to treat and take folate instead of folic acid.
Thanks,
Amel
It would be a good idea to search for the methylated folate especially if you know you have the mutation
Hi Amel,
You might want to ask your doctor about the use of Lovenox injections. And yes you do need methylfolate.
Best to you.
Would a grain have folic acid in it, even if the label lists folate? I thought I was being safe here. :/ NTD mom here, TTC!
Grains are fortified with folic acid (not folate). There may be companies that use folate, but I’d call to verify.
Hi there, 34F
Was referred to this podcast by another listener. It’s 2020 now, (5 years later) and let’s just say that there still haven’t been that many studies done to prove that the mutation can cause recurrent miscarriages. In the past few months I have had 2 miscarriages and last week I found out that I was homozygous for c667t. Definitely going to take Folate and give this one last shot as emotionally hard and draining the process has been. Thank you for this episode!