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Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

CD14

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CD14 helps immune cells recognize microbial components, including bacterial lipopolysaccharide, as part of innate immune signaling. This places it upstream of some cytokine responses. Also called: Cluster of Differentiation 14 How immune ce…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

CHDH

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…oose a supplement dose for you. Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs12676 Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss MTHFR Daily and the VARS Triad: VARS Glutathione,…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

COMT

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… after a supplement may add context; the gene alone cannot predict your behavior or mood. Putting the pieces together When you review a COMT result, your clinician may also look at B vitamins, magnesium, inositol, amino acids, fatty acids, …

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

CTH

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…ein. A question to bring to your visit Are current nutrient/redox findings and my actual response to sulfur-containing products being considered alongside this result? Reading your own results Bring your original report, current results, he…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

DHFR

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DHFR helps reduce folic acid and dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate-related forms used in cellular metabolism. This is one part of the folate system, distinct from MTHFR and folate transport into cells. Also called: Dihydrofolate Reductase R…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

ESR1

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ESR1 encodes estrogen receptor alpha, which helps cells respond to estrogen. Receptor signaling is different from the amount of estrogen measured in blood. Also called: Estrogen Receptor 1 Estrogen signaling depends on the receptor ESR1 enc…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

FADS1

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…wing a FADS result, also consider your food intake and measured fatty-acid findings. Different omega-3 products contain different forms. A variant alone cannot tell you how much fish oil to take or prove that your body cannot convert fats. …

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

FADS2

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…wing a FADS result, also consider your food intake and measured fatty-acid findings. Different omega-3 products contain different forms. A variant alone cannot tell you how much fish oil to take or prove that your body cannot convert fats. …

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

FOLH1

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…ters include FOLH1 in folate handling. The earlier genetics reference explains its role in breaking down polyglutamated food folates into forms that can be absorbed. This is a different step from MTHFR conversion or SLC19A1 transport into c…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

FOLR1

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FOLR1 encodes folate receptor alpha, which helps cells take up folate and has an important role in folate transport at the brain’s barriers. Blood folate and folate availability in the nervous system are not identical measurements. Also cal…

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