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MTHFR C677T Linked to Schizophrenia With Type 2 Diabetes in Han Chinese

by GLOOM

Editorial card showing MTHFR genetics, folate metabolism, schizophrenia, and type 2 diabetes signals in a Han Chinese cohort.

A 2026 Han Chinese case-control preprint linked the MTHFR C677T variant to schizophrenia with type 2 diabetes: the 677T allele appeared in 81.67% of alleles in the comorbid group vs. 60.00% in controls (p = 0.009), while MTHFR promoter methylation was nearly saturated in both groups (95.00% vs. 90.00%; p = 1.000). Research Highlights Genetic …

Niacin For Depression: Does Vitamin B3 Improve Mood?

by GLOOM

Niacin (vitamin B3) is a colorless hydrophilic organic compound classified as an essential dietary nutrient among humans. Foods highest in niacin include: organ meat (liver, heart, kidneys), chicken, beef, fish, venison, and whole grains. For human adults, the daily recommended allowance of niacin falls within the range of 12 mg to 16 mg per day, …