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Can MTHFR Deficiency Cause Depression?
Question: can mthfr cause depression
Brief Answer:
Yes,MTHFR deficiency is associated with depression.
Detailed Answer:
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Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase(MTHFR )gene gives instructions for making an enzyme known as methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase.This enzyme plays a role in processing aminoacids like folate vitamin.
Many studies indicate that folate deficiency is associated with depression.Folate deficiency is associated with low levels of the serotonin metabolite 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) which causes depression.
So,MTHFR deficiency is associated with depression.
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Yes,MTHFR deficiency is associated with depression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase(MTHFR )gene gives instructions for making an enzyme known as methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase.This enzyme plays a role in processing aminoacids like folate vitamin.
Many studies indicate that folate deficiency is associated with depression.Folate deficiency is associated with low levels of the serotonin metabolite 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) which causes depression.
So,MTHFR deficiency is associated with depression.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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