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Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

BRCA1

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BRCA1 helps repair damaged DNA. Clinically classified pathogenic variants can affect inherited cancer risk; a common SNP or a variant of uncertain significance is a different finding.

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

BRCA2

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BRCA2 helps repair damaged DNA. Clinically classified pathogenic variants can affect inherited cancer risk; a common SNP or a variant of uncertain significance is a different finding.

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High homocysteine levels are a common issue, often linked to genetics. There are seven gene variants (like MTHFR,…

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High homocysteine levels are a common issue, often linked to genetics. There are seven gene variants (like MTHFR, CBS, and others) that can make it tough to bring those levels down. If you're dealing with this, the key is to look at your IL

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

FTO

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FTO is studied in relation to body weight and energy balance. Common variants can contribute to population-level differences in obesity susceptibility, alongside many other genes and environmental factors.

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

MTHFR

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Makes an enzyme that helps produce a form of folate used in the processing of homocysteine. Common variants are different from rare variants that cause severe MTHFR deficiency.

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

PSEN1

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PSEN1 encodes a presenilin protein that participates in gamma-secretase, a protein-processing complex. Some pathogenic variants can cause familial Alzheimer’s disease; a listed common marker is not equivalent to that diagnosis.

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PSEN2

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PSEN2 encodes a presenilin protein that participates in gamma-secretase, a protein-processing complex. Some pathogenic variants can cause familial Alzheimer’s disease; a listed common marker is not equivalent to that diagnosis.

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MTHFR gene variants can affect how your body processes folate and methylation, key factors in overall health.

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MTHFR gene variants can affect how your body processes folate and methylation, key factors in overall health. While they don’t directly cause blood sugar crashes, understanding your genetics, nutrition, sleep, stress, and nutrient status c

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