05/30/2026
Trauma + MTHFR = strong susceptibility for addiction
The physiological component of addiction is rarely addressed, leaving vulnerable people stranded, believing they are weak. It’s horribly cruel for rehabilitation to not include genetic coding coupled with targeted nutritional interventions and therapeutic Microbiome support.
If you've ever struggled with addiction — or watched someone you love struggle — and wondered why it felt so much harder for some people than others, this might be the answer nobody gave you. 👇
People with an MTHFR gene variant produce lower levels of dopamine, serotonin, and GABA — the neurotransmitters that regulate mood, reward, and impulse control.
When your brain is chronically under-resourced in these chemicals, addictive substances don't just feel good. They feel like relief. Like finally feeling normal.
This isn't a character flaw. It's biochemistry.
Research has found significantly higher rates of MTHFR mutations in people with opioid use disorder — and the link to anxiety, ADHD, and impulsivity makes the picture even clearer.
We wrote about it in full. It's one of the most important things we've ever published.
🔗 Read it here: https://neurothrive.ie/blogs/conditions-symptoms/mthfr-addiction-why-some-people-are-more-vulnerable
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