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BHMT
Betaine-Homocysteine Methyltransferase
B-Vitamins & Methylation Chr. 5 1 SNP analyzed

About this gene

Uses betaine to remethylate homocysteine.

Analyzed variants (SNPs)

rs3733890 BHMT R239Q Population frequency: 30.0%
Genotype Impact What it means
GG (Normal) Normal Normal betaine-homocysteine metabolism. Maintain choline-rich foods (eggs, fish).
GA (Carrier) Low impact Slightly altered betaine pathway - choline-rich foods support homocysteine clearance. Eggs, fish and cruciferous vegetables are beneficial.
AA (Variant) Moderate Altered betaine metabolism. Prioritise choline (eggs, liver) and consider betaine (TMG); monitor homocysteine alongside folate and B12 status.

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