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Gene & pathway reference · FROM DR. PURSER’S TEACHING

ADIPOQ

ADIPOQ encodes adiponectin, a hormone released by fat tissue that participates in insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism. Its name often appears in discussions of triglycerides, body composition and metabolic health.

Based on teaching by Dan Purser, MD. How we prepare these guides

Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Educational reference

THE TEACHING CONNECTION

Adiponectin connects fat tissue and metabolism

Adiponectin connects fat tissue and metabolism

ADIPOQ encodes adiponectin, a hormone released by fat tissue that participates in insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism. Its name often appears in discussions of triglycerides, body composition and metabolic health.

Putting the pieces together

Dr. Purser connects this pathway with omega-3 intake and the quality of metabolic support. The useful comparison is between food intake, actual lipid and glucose results, and the person’s activity pattern. The note about fish oil is a support discussion, not a reason to take an excessive amount from a SNP result.

A question to bring to your visit

How do my triglycerides, glucose measures and dietary fat sources fit this pathway?

Variant lookup

These names can help you find an entry on your original genetic report. Seeing a name here does not tell you whether it affects your health or whether you need treatment.

Names you may see

Adiponectin, C1Q And Collagen Domain Containing