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ACE
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Appetite & Body Composition Chr. 17 2 SNPs analyzed

About this gene

Enzyme involved in blood pressure regulation

Gene function

Converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, affecting blood pressure

Analyzed variants (SNPs)

rs4343 ACE I/D Population frequency: 50.0%
Genotype Impact What it means
GG (Normal) Low impact Lower ACE activity - favourable blood pressure and a strong endurance response. Keep sodium moderate and stay active.
GA (Carrier) Low impact Intermediate ACE activity - average blood pressure and exercise response. Keep salt moderate (<5 g/day), eat potassium-rich foods (vegetables, banana, avocado) and stay active.
AA (Variant) Moderate Higher ACE activity - more salt sensitivity and a higher blood-pressure tendency; favours power over endurance. Limit added salt, boost potassium and magnesium, and prioritise regular cardio.
rs4646994 ACE I-D Population frequency: 50.0% Chr. 17 : 63,488,529
Genotype Impact What it means
II (Normal) Normal II genotype lower ACE endurance advantage salt sensitive
ID (Carrier) Low impact ID intermediate ACE levels
DD (Variant) Moderate DD higher ACE power advantage higher BP risk

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