Gene Function May Be Key To Supplements Effectiveness Against Schizophrenia

B Vitamins Might Help Some With Schizophrenia by Andrew M. Seaman.  Reuters.  March 8, 2013.

The gene that controls the digestion of folate, a B vitamin, is apparently the key to the improvement of certain symptoms of schizophrenia when folic acid and B12 supplements are taken.  If the FOH1 gene variant is responsive there will be improvements in symptoms such as apathy and withdrawal.  This article illustrates the growing realization of the importance of matching treatment with genetic predispositions.