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GSTM1
Glutathione S-Transferase Mu 1
Detox & Drug Metabolism Chr. 1 1 SNP analyzed

About this gene

Detoxification enzyme important for antioxidant defense

Gene function

Neutralizes toxins and free radicals using glutathione

Analyzed variants (SNPs)

rs366631 GSTM1 null Population frequency: 50.0% Chr. 1 : 110,230,417
Genotype Impact What it means
II (Normal) Normal Normal glutathione S-transferase activity for detoxification.
ID (Carrier) Moderate Moderately reduced detoxification capacity. Cruciferous vegetables helpful.
DD (Variant) High impact Reduced phase II detoxification. Support with cruciferous vegetables and glutathione precursors.

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