Your Guide to Genetics & Nutrition
Representing over 500 hours of research, the Gene Food Guide to Nutrigenomics was built to catalogue genetic markers that can be influenced by nutrition. Before building the personalized nutrition algorithm we now offer to consumers and health systems, our research team, led by geneticist Dr. Aaron Gardner compiled an exhaustive list of the scientific research in the field of nutrigenomics. Applicable genes were scored based on the state of the scientific evidence with a Science Grade and published, with citations, in the guide. Genes that had sufficient evidence were included in our algorithm and weighted based on strength of research. The guide is updated regularly as new research emerges.
Genes
90+
SNPs
170+
Citations
500+
| Gene | Normal Function | SNP ID | Major Allele | Minor Allele | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene FADS2 | Normal Function FADS2 is a key enzyme in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis. | SNP IDA61830500G | Major Allele a | Minor Allele g | undefined |
| Gene FGFR1 | Normal Function A receptor for growth factors involved in the control of cell division, differentiation and metabolism | SNP IDT38474800C | Major Allele t | Minor Allele c | undefined |
| Gene FGFR2 | Normal Function FGFR2 is a receptor protein which binds fibroblast growth factor, which typically promotes cell division and differentiation. | SNP IDrs1219515 | Major Allele g | Minor Allele a | undefined |
| Gene FTO | Normal Function FTO is an enzyme which has been linked with an increased risk of obesity. | SNP IDG76373A | Major Allele g | Minor Allele a | undefined |
| SNP IDG67694A | Major Allele g | Minor Allele a | |||
| SNP IDT77812C | Major Allele t | Minor Allele c | |||
| SNP IDG67880A | Major Allele g | Minor Allele a | |||
| SNP IDC83401A | Major Allele c | Minor Allele a | |||
| SNP IDT87653A | Major Allele t | Minor Allele a | |||
| Gene FUT2 | Normal Function FUT2 is a protein which plays an important role in the creation in A or B antigens in A/B/O antigen types. | SNP IDG12447A | Major Allele g | Minor Allele a | undefined |
| Gene G6PD | Normal Function G6PD is an enzyme which produces NADPH, key in the biosysnthesis of many molecules and in oxidative defense. | SNP IDA466G | Major Allele a | Minor Allele g | undefined |
| SNP IDG292A | Major Allele g | Minor Allele a | |||
| Gene GAD1 | Normal Function GAD1 is an enzyme which catalyzes the formation of the important neurotransmitter GABA. | SNP IDG638+315C | Major Allele g | Minor Allele c | undefined |
| SNP IDC170814316A | Major Allele c | Minor Allele a | |||
| Gene GC | Normal Function GC is a protein which binds to vitamin D allowing for its efficient transport around the body. | SNP IDA26-796C | Major Allele t | Minor Allele c | undefined |
| Gene GCKR | Normal Function
GCKR is a protein produced in the liver which regulates glucose metabolism. |
SNP ID26532T>C | Major Allele c | Minor Allele a | undefined |
| Gene GCLC | Normal Function GCLC forms part of glutamate-cysteine ligase which forms part of the pathway that produces the vital antioxidant glutathione. | SNP IDC53410037T | Major Allele c | Minor Allele t | undefined |
| Gene GCLM | Normal Function GCLC forms part of glutamate-cysteine ligase which forms part of the pathway that produces the vital antioxidant glutathione. | SNP IDC-590T | Major Allele c | Minor Allele t | undefined |
| Gene GJB2 | Normal Function
Connexin 26 is involved in the transport of potassium ions and other small molecules between adjacent cells. |
SNP IDA20216312G | Major Allele a | Minor Allele g | undefined |
| Gene GPX1 | Normal Function GPX1 is a peroxidase enzyme which plays a key antioxidant role. | SNP IDC599T | Major Allele c | Minor Allele t | undefined |
| Gene GPX4 | Normal Function GPX4 is a peroxidase enzyme which plays a key antioxidant role. | SNP IDT660C | Major Allele c | Minor Allele t | undefined |
| Gene GRIA3 | Normal Function GRIA3 is a glutamate receptor important in neuronal signaling. | SNP IDA17114C | Major Allele a | Minor Allele c | undefined |
| SNP IDG11395A | Major Allele g | Minor Allele a | |||
| Gene GSTP1 | Normal Function GSTP1 is an enzyme which assists the antioxidant glutathione remove harmful reactive oxygen species. | SNP IDA313G | Major Allele a | Minor Allele g | undefined |
| Gene HMGCR | Normal Function An enzyme in the biochemical pathway that produces cholesterol. | SNP IDT75360714C | Major Allele t | Minor Allele c | undefined |
| Gene HNMT | Normal Function HNMT breaks down the molecule histamine which is important in the immune response. | SNP IDC314T | Major Allele c | Minor Allele t | undefined |
| Gene IL10 | Normal Function IL-10 is an anti-inflammatory cytokine which acts to damp down the immune systems inflammatory response. | SNP IDA-1117G | Major Allele a | Minor Allele g | undefined |
| Gene IL23R | Normal Function IL23R is the receptor for the protein IL-23, which is involved in the immune response. | SNP IDG533A | Major Allele g | Minor Allele a | undefined |