In individuals who suffer from depression 70% may have a specific genetic factor, the MTHFR polymorphism, that limits their ability to convert folic acid or folate from food into L-methylfolate.11 This is important because L-methylfolate regulates production of all three neurotransmitters associated with mood; serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine.
Individuals of Hispanic or Mediterranean descent have twice the incidence of this genetic problem.10
Ask your doctor how L-methylfolate may compliment
your mental health therapies.
