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MC4R
Melanocortin 4 Receptor
Appetite & Body Composition Chr. 18 1 SNP analyzed

About this gene

Central appetite regulation. Satiety signaling.

Analyzed variants (SNPs)

rs17782313 MC4R rs17782313 Population frequency: 25.0% Chr. 18 : 60,183,864
Genotype Impact What it means
TT (Normal) Normal Normal satiety signaling
TC (Carrier) Low impact Reduced satiety signalling, fullness cues may be weaker. Prioritise protein and fibre at each meal, eat slowly, and maintain regular meal timing.
CC (Variant) Moderate C/C genotype, impaired satiety signalling at the melanocortin-4 receptor. Higher dietary fiber (30–40 g/day), generous protein at each meal, and structured meal timing significantly improve fullness perception.

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