MTHFR Gene Test
Basic MTHFR (1 Report)
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At-Home Testing
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Easy Collection
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Secure Results
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What's Included with our

1 Basic MTHFR Report

A focused genetic report centered exclusively on your MTHFR genotype and estimated enzyme activity.


This assessment includes:

  • Identification of whether you carry the common MTHFR variants (C677T and/or A1298C)
  • How your genotype may influence folate metabolism and methylation efficiency
  • An overview of how MTHFR supports homocysteine balance
  • Personalized nutrition and lifestyle considerations based on your genetic insight

Designed for individuals who want a targeted look at their MTHFR status and its biological significance.


What's Included with our

10 Methylation Reports

A comprehensive genetic panel that includes 68 genetic insights.

These assessments include:

  • Everything in the Basic Report
  • Expanded methylation pathway insights beyond MTHFR
  • Genes influencing folate metabolism, B12, and choline needs
  • Detoxification and glutathione-related pathways
  • Genetic factors related to attention and cognitive traits
  • Mood and emotional health patterns
  • Sleep duration and circadian-related tendencies
  • Micronutrient metabolism and nutrition-related pathways
  • Performance and longevity resilience markers
  • Inflammation & immune response patterns with CRP-related signals

Designed for individuals seeking a broader, systems-based view of the genes influencing methylation and long-term cognition.

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Why MTHFR Matters

The MTHFR gene helps convert folate into 5-MTHF, the active form your body uses to support DNA repair, neurotransmitter production, and healthy homocysteine levels.

When certain variants reduce enzyme efficiency, folate may not be processed as effectively. This can influence methylation and brain chemistry related to mood, focus, and inattention, especially when combined with other nutritional factors.

Understanding your MTHFR status can help guide more personalized nutrition decisions, including whether bioactive folate such as 5-MTHF may be a better fit than synthetic folic acid, along with other key nutrients that support methylation balance.

MTHFR Test Details

MTHFR (Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase) is a gene that provides instructions for making an enzyme involved in processing folate (vitamin B9) and supporting methylation, a foundational biochemical process that influences DNA repair, neurotransmitter production, and homocysteine balance. Variations in this gene may influence how efficiently the MTHFR enzyme functions in the body. There are two common variants of MTHFR: C677T and A1298C. You inherit one copy of the gene from each parent, which helps determine your overall enzyme activity.

Scientific research has identified associations between certain MTHFR variants and differences in folate metabolism and methylation efficiency. For example, the C677T variant has been associated with reduced enzyme activity in some individuals. However, MTHFR status alone does not determine health outcomes. Many factors, including diet, lifestyle, and other genetic and environmental influences, contribute to overall wellbeing. This test is intended for informational and educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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MTHFR testing provides information about your specific MTHFR genotype, including whether you carry common variants associated with differences in folate metabolism and methylation efficiency. Although MTHFR status does not diagnose or determine outcomes, it can offer helpful insight into how your body processes folate and regulates homocysteine levels.

For some individuals, this information can guide more intentional decisions around nutrition and supplementation. It may clarify whether bioactive folate, such as L-methylfolate (5-MTHF), is worth discussing as an alternative to synthetic folic acid.

People often choose MTHFR testing to:

  • Understand whether they carry common MTHFR variants
  • Make informed decisions about folate supplementation, including L-methylfolate
  • Personalize nutrition and lifestyle strategies
  • Explore how methylation may relate to mood, focus, and overall wellbeing
  • Have more informed discussions with healthcare providers

Research suggests that lifestyle and nutritional factors play an important role in methylation balance. Knowing your MTHFR genotype can help you make practical, informed choices aligned with your biology.

This test is intended for informational and educational purposes and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Your kit includes everything needed for simple at-home DNA collection and secure processing:

Inside the box:

  • 2 sterile cheek swabs
  • 2 collection vials
  • Biohazard specimen bag
  • Prepaid return mailer
  • Step-by-step collection instructions

Included with your purchase:

  • Secure registration and laboratory processing by GeneMetrics
  • Personalized MTHFR report(s)
  • Clear interpretations with easy-to-follow recommendations
  • Confidential delivery of your results

The process is designed to be convenient, secure, and easy to complete at home.

The collection process is designed to be simple, quick, and non-invasive.

Your kit includes a cheek swab that collects DNA from the inside of your mouth — no needles, no blood draw, and no lab visit required. You gently swab the inside of your cheek for a few seconds, following the step-by-step instructions included in the kit. The process is painless and typically takes just a few minutes from start to finish.

There’s no special preparation needed beyond avoiding food or drinks 60 minutes before swabbing, as directed in the instructions. Once complete, you place the swab into the provided container and mail it back using the prepaid packaging.

It’s a straightforward, non-invasive way to access advanced genetic insights — all from the comfort and privacy of your home.

Your genetic information is protected using strict privacy and security standards.

Your DNA is used only to run your test and generate your personal results. It is not sold, shared for advertising, or used for unrelated research purposes.

Testing and analysis are conducted by GeneMetrics, a clinical laboratory partner that operates under HIPAA and GDPR privacy standards. Your data is protected using multi-level encryption, and additional safeguards are in place to reduce risk.

To further protect your privacy:

  • Your personal identifying information is stored separately from your genetic data (data separation protocol).
  • Genetic data is maintained in an anonymized genome database, meaning it is not stored in a way that directly identifies you.
  • Results are shared only with you — and with your healthcare provider only if you request it.

Protecting your privacy and maintaining data security are core components of the testing process.

Take this test if you want to...

  • Have deeper insight into your methylation & folate metabolism
  • Get clarity if you’ve been told you “might have MTHFR”
  • Make informed choices about folate supplements
  • Support energy, mood, & focus with targeted nutrition
  • Access personalized wellness insights easily
  • Have more informed conversations with your doctors

How To Take the Test

Easy, At-home Testing

No lab visit, no appointments required—just a simple test you can take entirely at home, on your own schedule and in your own space.

Private and Secure Data

Your data is protected with advanced safeguards so your genetic information remains fully confidential and in your control.

Understandable Results

Your results are simply explained and don’t require medical interpretation—just straightforward insights you can use right away.

Personal Nutrition Insight

Use your genetic insights to personalize your nutrition and make lifestyle choices tailored specifically to your body’s needs.

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Access Additional Genetic Insights

Upgrade Anytime

You can begin with a focused single-gene report , such as the basic MTHFR, and unlock additional genetic reports through the portal whenever you choose. Your initial cheek swab captures your full genomic dataset, so you do not need to submit another sample to access expanded reports.

Simply pay the difference between your current test and the additional report or panel you would like to add. You are never charged more for starting with a focused option and expanding later.

Expanded reports provide deeper genetic insights across multiple biological systems, including brain health and cognition, sleep patterns, nutrition and micronutrient needs, hormone pathways, inflammation response, detoxification capacity, cardiometabolic health, longevity, and performance-related genetics.

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