It is commonly thought that MTHFR is a hidden cause of leaky gut (intestinal permeability). When your ability to absorb certain nutrients is impaired, your health will suffer in the short and long term. It is not about whether you have leaky gut or not, some estimates show that 80% of us do. It is a matter of how much damage has already been done. The number one cause of damage is gluten, followed by other inflammatory foods such as the wrong kind of dairy, processed sugar, and too much alcohol. If you are following a conventional diet, there are health implications that you need to realize.

Painful Symptoms

People with MTHFR mutations and methylation issues are far more likely to experience a more severe version of leaky gut. It’s uncomfortable, but it is something that needs to be talked about. The longer you let it go and pretend that it doesn’t exist, the more unwanted symptoms will pop up.

No matter what you eat, you may suffer from:

• Fatigue
• Joint and muscle pain
• Headaches
• Bloating
• Mood imbalance
• Autoimmune conditions

It may even reach the point where one becomes sensitive to histamine, as the body gives more pronounced signs that something is off balance.

Focus on Gut Health

If MTHFR is causing complications for you, please know that there are things you can do to regain positive health again. You can start with focusing on gut health – adding lots of leafy greens, those lacto-fermented foods, and homemade bone broth into your diet. At the same time, it is super important to avoid certain foods such as refined sugar, processed grains, and vegetable oils.

You will also want to stay clear from antibacterial soaps, toxic cleaning products, and scented candles. In essence, you will want to avoid environmental toxins as much as you possibly can.

It takes work to be and become healthy, but little steps along the way make for big rewards in your later years.

Are you healing your body naturally?