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SOD2
Superoxide Dismutase 2
Detox & Drug Metabolism Chr. 6 1 SNP analyzed 8 food interactions

About this gene

Primary mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme

Gene function

Protects cells from oxidative damage by neutralizing superoxide

Analyzed variants (SNPs)

rs4880 Ala16Val Population frequency: 47.0% Chr. 6 : 160,113,872

SOD2 variant affecting antioxidant capacity

Genotype Impact What it means
TT (Normal) Normal Normal mitochondrial antioxidant defense.
TC (Carrier) Low impact Slightly reduced antioxidant capacity. Include antioxidant-rich foods.
CC (Variant) Moderate Reduced mitochondrial antioxidant defense. Increase antioxidants from colorful vegetables and berries.

Foods & nutrition for SOD2

Beneficial foods

Beneficial foods
Blueberry
High in antioxidants for oxidative stress
Beneficial foods
Blueberry
High in antioxidants for oxidative stress
Beneficial foods
Pomegranate
High polyphenol content
Beneficial foods
Turmeric
Curcumin has powerful antioxidant properties
Beneficial foods
Pomegranate
High polyphenol content
Beneficial foods
Raspberry
Rich in antioxidants
Beneficial foods
Green Tea
EGCG catechins support antioxidant defenses
Beneficial foods
Raspberry
Rich in antioxidants

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