20/12/2025
If you have an MTHFR gene variation, the way your body uses folate and methylation nutrients shifts โ which means your nutrition choices can make a measurable difference.
Hereโs the simple breakdown ๐
๐ฅฌ Prioritise natural folate.
Think dark leafy greens, asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, capsicum, legumes (extra points if sprouted), and folate-rich fruits like berries, citrus, mango and banana. Small, occasional amounts of liver can also help.
๐ Support methylation with key nutrients.
Include foods rich in B12 (eggs, fish, meat, dairy), B6 (poultry, fish, chickpeas), riboflavin/B2 (dairy, eggs, meat, almonds), plus choline + betaine sources like eggs, quinoa, spinach, beetroot and shellfish.
๐ฑ Eat for the whole pattern, not perfection.
A diet centred on whole foods โ vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, eggs, fish and unprocessed meats โ supports healthy methylation far better than following a rigid โMTHFR diet.โ
โจ A small note:
Organic is ideal where possible, simply because it reduces toxin load and is gentler on detox pathways.
Small daily choices compound. Nourishing your methylation pathways can support better energy, hormones, detoxification, and nervous system balance over time.
