
Could This Gene Defect Be A Culprit In Teenage Depression?
Is your teenager experiencing normal teenage anxiety, depression, and moodiness or is there something to worry about? Genetics may be the underlying culprit for their abnormal behavior. Depression is one of the top health problems among teens, yet only 20% of teenagers ever receive help for teen depression. Left untreated, teen depression can lead to problems at home and school, drug abuse, self-loathing, and even thoughts of suicide. A growing body of research suggests that methylation gene defects (MTHFR) can play an important role in the susceptibility to depression. You may not have heard about MTHFR yet, but it is a major player in many aspects of physical and emotional