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DHCR7
7-Dehydrocholesterol Reductase
Vitamins & Minerals Chr. 11 1 SNP analyzed

About this gene

Provides precursor for vitamin D synthesis in skin.

Analyzed variants (SNPs)

rs12785878 DHCR7 Population frequency: 25.0%
Genotype Impact What it means
TT (Normal) Normal Normal 7-dehydrocholesterol for vitamin D synthesis.
TG (Carrier) Low impact Slightly altered skin vitamin D production.
GG (Variant) Moderate Reduced vitamin D synthesis from sunlight. Supplementation more important.

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