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APOA5
Apolipoprotein A5
Metabolic Health & Glycemia Chr. 11 1 SNP analyzed

About this gene

Triglyceride metabolism

Gene function

Reduces triglycerides

Analyzed variants (SNPs)

rs662799 APOA5 Triglycerides Population frequency: 8.0%
Genotype Impact What it means
AA (Normal) Normal Normal triglyceride levels with standard diet.
AG (Carrier) Moderate Elevated triglyceride tendency. Increase omega-3s.
GG (Variant) High impact Higher triglyceride risk. Limit sugars and refined carbs.

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