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Genetic markers that have been shown to play a role in gut and digestive health as well as the nutrients and lifestyle choices that help support each gene’s function.

Gastrointestinal

IL23R

IL23R is the receptor for the protein IL-23, which is involved in the immune response.
Gastrointestinal

TCF7L2

TCF7L2 is a transcription factor which regulates a wide variety of cellular processes including synthesis of glucagon in the pancreas.
Gastrointestinal

MADD

MADD is thought to regulate controlled cell death but is also implicated in other cellular events.
Gastrointestinal

GCKR

GCKR is a protein produced in the liver which regulates glucose metabolism.
Gastrointestinal

ADRA2A

ADRA2A is a receptor which plays an important role in regulating neurotransmitter release.
Gastrointestinal

ADCY5

ADCY5 is an enzyme which controls cell activity in response to glucose levels.
Gastrointestinal

SLC2A14

SLC2A14 is a transporter protein which shuttles glucose into cells.
Gastrointestinal

CTH

CTH is an enzyme which converts cystathionine into cysteine, the second step of the transsulfuration pathway.
Gastrointestinal

NOD2

NOD2 plays an important role in the immune system.
Gastrointestinal

SLC19A1

SLC19A1 is a folate transporter.
Gastrointestinal

MTRR

MTRR is an enzyme which helps maintain methionine synthase function, a key component of the methionine cycle.
Gastrointestinal

MAT1A

MAT1A is an enzyme responsible for the formation of SAM, a methyl donor molecule key in many other biological processes.
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