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Posted by Hambone (Member # 29535) on :

I recently found out I have a MTHFR defect. I am heterozygous for A1298C.

I read that this causes a problem with heavy metal toxicity. And a while back, my doctor and an ART practitioner both said one of my CBC's indicated a lead issue.

I was wondering, can lead toxicity take up residence in an iron receptor, and block iron? Could this be why I can't hang onto iron?

I read on another thread where someone said treating their MTHFR defect with Deplin helps them with their iron deficiency.

I wonder if treating the MTHFR defect helps the body detox metals, and then iron can do it's job?

Things that make you go hmmmmmmmm [confused]

Posted by Razzle (Member # 30398) on :

You can get a version of Methylfolate over the counter, this would be a better option in my opinion...

Yes, treating the MTHFR defect will help with metals detox.

Iron deficiency can cause increased uptake of lead...so yes, it would seem there is some kind of relationship here.

Have you tried EDTA or other lead detox methods yet?

Posted by Hambone (Member # 29535) on :

Thanks Razzle!!!

No, I haven't tried any metal detox yet. I ordered Folapro and am waiting on that.

Boy I sure hope this works. I'm hoping this a big piece of the puzzle.

Posted by Jane2904 (Member # 15917) on :

Our daughter has this defect also.

She seems to react neg. to med, supp's etc. Dr. just gave her Actifolate.

Please keep us posted, I hope you see improvement.