The MTHFR C677T variant causes a change in the shape of the MTHFR enzyme and decreases its ability to bind to FAD.[ref] If you have high homocysteine (a marker for heart disease risk), several studies show that increasing riboflavin lowers homocysteine levels in those with the A/A genotype.[ref][ref] Other research points to riboflavin lowering homocysteine levels only if vitamin B6 levels are adequate.[ref] Bone health : Low riboflavin status in women with MTHFR C677T increases the risk of fractures in osteoporosis.[ref][ref] Related article : Osteoporosis risk factors and genetic variants Heart health: The C677T variant causes a change in the shape of the MTHFR enzyme and decreases its ability to bind to FAD.[ref] If you have high homocysteine (a marker for heart disease risk), several studies show that increasing riboflavin lowers homocysteine levels in those with the A/A genotype.[ref][ref] A 2025 study found that low riboflavin levels combined with the MTHFR C677T homozygous genotype were at an increased risk of hypertension.[ref] Other research indicates that riboflavin lowers homocysteine levels only when vitamin B6 levels are adequate.[ref] Related Articles : MTHFR, Riboflavin, and Blood Pressure | Vitamin B6 Genes Riboflavin affects gene expression: In people with MTHFR C677T (AA genotype, below in genotype report), researchers found that there was higher DNA methylation of NOS3
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