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AHR
Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor
Caffeine Metabolism Chr. 7 2 SNPs analyzed

About this gene

Induces CYP1A2 expression.

Analyzed variants (SNPs)

rs4410790 AHR Population frequency: 40.0%
Genotype Impact What it means
CC (Normal) Normal Higher CYP1A2 induction - faster caffeine metabolism. You generally tolerate coffee well; keep it before mid-afternoon.
CT (Carrier) Low impact Intermediate CYP1A2 induction - average caffeine clearance. Watch afternoon coffee if it affects your sleep.
TT (Variant) Moderate Lower CYP1A2 induction - slower caffeine processing. Limit caffeine to the morning; green tea (with L-theanine) is a gentler option.
rs2066853 AHR rs2066853 Population frequency: 12.0% Chr. 7 : 17,379,110
Genotype Impact What it means
GG (Normal) Normal Normal CYP1A2 induction - standard caffeine and xenobiotic processing.
GA (Carrier) Low impact Reduced enzyme induction - slower response to dietary/environmental inducers; caffeine may clear a bit more slowly. Keep caffeine moderate.
AA (Variant) Moderate Lower CYP1A2 expression and slower caffeine metabolism. Favour morning-only caffeine and watch your individual response.

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