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It is becoming increasingly accepted that the modern Western diet rich in sugars and high in calories is driving major increases in the occurrence of diabetes, heart disease and cancer ^4,5.

However, for those already suffering from type 2 diabetes, or those at high risk of developing it low carbohydrate (sugar) and low calorie diets have shown incredible effects ^7,8.

Making profound changes to diet based on a single SNP is not to be recommended. However, those carrying the risk ‘C’ allele of T16627C may consider checking their blood biochemistry to more accurately assess their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Bergamot orange is a sour citrus fruit similar in size to an orange and is typically grown only on areas surrounding the Ionian Sea.

Bergamot oranges are frequently processed into oil for a variety of uses, including most recently positive health effects. Melitidin and brutieridin are two flavone molecules found only in Bergamot oranges which are able to reduce blood pressure ⁸, and also lower lipids present in the blood ⁹.

As such supplementation may benefit those carrying the risk ‘C’ allele of T16627C which is associated with an increased cardiovascular risk.

Nattokinase is an enzyme which is extracted and purified from the Japanese food called nattō, which is made from fermented soybeans giving it a very distinct aroma.

Nattokinase is secreted by the bacteria involved in the fermentation process and has a very strong ability to break down fibrin blood clots ¹⁰. A beneficial effect on blood pressure ¹¹, and general cardiovascular health has been described ¹².

Therefore, supplementation may benefit those carrying the ‘C’ allele of T16627C which is associated with an increased cardiovascular risk.