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The MTHFR (short for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) is a mutation that affects up to 50- 60% of the population. It makes it difficult for those who have it to convert folic acid (and even folate) into a useable form.³⁵ Having the MTHFR mutation also makes it more difficult for the body to detoxify. This means that anyone who has it who is supplementing with folic acid will have additional problems with toxicity during their pregnancy from the buildup in the body.³⁶ There are ways to get tested for MTHFR (and also folate supplements designed specifically for those who have it).