What Is the MTHFR Gene Mutation? The MTHFR gene mutation is a variation in the MTHFR gene. This gene normally tells your body how to make the MTHFR protein. You need this protein to process folate, ...
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Shared tens of thousands of times on Facebook, posts claim that three conditions found in infants – stork bites, sugar bugs, and sacral dimples – indicate a mutation in the MTHFR gene. The posts also ...