The Hidden Dangers of the MTHFR Mutation | Dr. Colbert on MTHFR Ep. 2

Don Colbert, MD April 30, 2025

In Episode 2 of this eye-opening series, Dr. Don Colbert, M.D., is joined by Mary Colbert, Meredith Colbert, and Kyle Colbert for a deeper dive into the serious health risks associated with the MTHFR gene mutation.

More than 50% of Americans carry some form of the MTHFR mutation — yet most have never been tested. This episode explores the real-world consequences of impaired methylation, from fatigue and brain fog to miscarriage, anxiety, autoimmune disease, and increased cancer risk.

You’ll discover:
✅ The difference between minor, major, and compound MTHFR mutations
✅ How this mutation impacts mood, fertility, detoxification, and inflammation
✅ Why folic acid may not be the right choice for certain individuals
✅ How active B vitamins can support healthy methylation and brain function
✅ The spiritual connection to healing and God’s design for cellular repair

Dr. Colbert shares practical steps to support your health if you carry this mutation, including specific nutrients, tests to request, and lifestyle shifts that can make a measurable difference.

Mentioned in this episode:

Brain Zone Basic – With active B vitamins and curcumin for methylation and brain clarity
Healthy Brain Zone Book – Understand how to protect your brain and reduce mental fatigue
NAD+ Powder – Supports cellular energy production and neurological function
Spiritual Health Zone Book – A faith-based guide to healing the whole person

Learn how MTHFR affects your body — and what you can do about it — with Dr. Colbert’s science-backed, biblically rooted insights.
Explore more at DivineHealth.com and watch all episodes in the MTHFR video series on YouTube.

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” — Hosea 4:6

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Don Colbert, MD

Don Colbert, MD, has been board-certified in family practice and in anti-aging and integrative medicine for more than 25 years. He is the medical director of the Divine Health Wellness Center, where he has treated more than 50,000 patients, and a New York Times bestselling author of books including The Seven Pillars of Health, What Would Jesus Eat?, Deadly Emotions and Keto Zone Diet, with more than ten million books sold. He hosts Dr. Colbert's Broadcast with his wife Mary and son Kyle, where faith meets functional medicine. He and Mary live in Orlando, Florida and Dallas, Texas.

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