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@ambrose Hi, how did you get tested for the MTHFR genes? Did you do the swab or blood work? I've been reading up on that but my insurance company won't cover the blood test. I read that if you have your B levels checked and folate along with homocystein, those results together will let you know if you're B deficient. Do you know if that is another way? I also read thiamine is safe to take and doesn't cause any side affects of toxicity.
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I go to a functional doctor in Tulsa Oklahoma actually Jenks which is a suburb of Tulsa. He tested and has a laboratory that works with him that has offered to do the testing for whatever the insurance pays and at the time my insurance did pay a little bit. It was a blood test and yes they did test for homocysteine levels and yes after that they told me that I needed methylated B vitamins. The folate thing was really eye-opening to me because I have been taking folic acid for years thinking I was doing a good thing and probably causing myself some trouble most notably anxiety! As soon as I got on the methylated B vitamins anxiety levels went way down like 85%. I’m scheduled to go back soon and they want to retest homocysteine levels because I was in the yellow zone not the red zone but definitely the little bit of a danger zone.