COMT
Makes an enzyme that helps break down catechol compounds, including some neurotransmitters. A common variant does not by itself explain mood, attention or stress tolerance.
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CTH helps make cysteine, one of the building blocks your body uses to make glutathione.
DAOA
The older Purser genetics reference uses the heading “DAOA (AOC1)” in its gut section.
FADS1
Encodes an enzyme involved in fatty-acid metabolism.
FADS2
Encodes an enzyme involved in fatty-acid metabolism.
FOLH1
FOLH1 helps break down folate from food so it can be absorbed. This is different from the MTHFR step.
FUT2
FUT2 affects substances on the surfaces of the gut and other moist tissues and is studied in relation to the microbiome.
GAD1
GAD1 helps your body make GABA, a chemical messenger, from glutamate.
GAD2
GAD2 helps make GABA, a chemical messenger, from glutamate.
GCLC
GCLC helps make glutathione, an antioxidant your body produces.
GCLM
GCLM helps regulate one of the steps your body uses to make glutathione.
GGH
GGH encodes gamma-glutamyl hydrolase, which removes glutamate residues from folate compounds. This affects folate handling and helps explain why folate metabolism includes retention and processing as well as intake.
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